The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in The...
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South Africa condemns the massacre of 143 Palestinians on 15 May 2025, the denial of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the destruction of hospitals and clinics
16 May 2025
South Africa condemns the killing of 143 Gazans by the Israel Defence Force on 15 May 2025, as Palestinians commemorated...
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Joint Communiqué: Ministerial Forum for Political Dialogue between the French Republic and the Republic of South Africa, Paris, 16 May 2025
16 May 2025
The 9th Session of the Ministerial Forum for Political Dialogue between the Republic of France and the Republic of South...
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Ninth Meeting of the South Africa-France Forum for Political Dialogue
16 May 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in France...
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President Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to the United States of America
14 May 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will embark on a Working Visit to the United States of America from 19 to 22 May...
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DIRCO and UNISA to host the first G20 Town Hall Engagement
13 May 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in partnership with UNISA, will host a G20 Town Hall Engagement on...
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President Ramaphosa concludes a Working Visit to Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
13 May 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Monday 12 May 2025, concluded his Working Visit to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The...
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Accreditation for the Third G20 Sherpas Meeting
12 May 2025
South Africa will host the Third Meeting of the G20 Sherpas from 25 to 27 June 2025 at Sun City...
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President Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
11 May 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, undertake...
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Government of South Africa engages United States on resettlement concerns
9 May 2025
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation confirms that Deputy Minister Alvin Botes held a cordial discussion with the United...
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Minister Lamola to address Media Briefing focussing on South Africa’s G20 Presidency
9 May 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will provide a briefing on South Africa’s G20 Presidency. South...
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Minister Lamola to address Solidarity Conference on Women, Peace and Security
8 May 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in partnership with the Gertrude Shope Women’s Mediation Network (GSWMN), invites members...
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President Ramaphosa welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV
8 May 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his sincere congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, 267th Pope...
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Communiqué: Civil 20 (C20) Parties reach agreement following G20 Sherpa-led Mediation
8 May 2025
In pursuing the objectives of the South African G20 Presidency particularly as they relate to inclusiveness, Pan Africanism and Solidarity,...
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South Africa to maintain close ties with Bulgaria as the embassy in Sofia winds down operations
3 May 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces the decision to close the South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria,...
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