The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces the decision to close the South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria,...
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South Africa sends message of condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran following the devastating explosion that occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran
28 April 2025
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Islamic...
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Minister Lamola welcomes Tanzania’s lifting of import ban on South African agricultural products
26 April 2025
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has warmly welcomed Tanzania’s decision to lift its import ban on...
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Deputy President Mashatile to deliver a Keynote Address at the T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue
26 April 2025
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will attend and deliver a keynote address at the T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue scheduled...
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South Africa extends condolences to India following the attack on tourists in Jammu & Kashmir
23 April 2025
The South African Government is deeply saddened by the news of the attack on tourists that took place in Pahalgam,...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa to host President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on an Official Visit
23 April 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 24 April 2025, host the President of Ukraine, His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on...
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President Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho
22 April 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Wednesday, 23 April 2025, undertake a Working Visit to Maseru, Lesotho, to co-chair the Second...
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President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Pope Francis
21 April 2025
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Catholics in...
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Official Clarification from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
18 April 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) issues the following clarification to address misinformation: False Attributions to Mr Mcebisi...
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Minister Lamola saddened by the passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire
18 April 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has expressed his sadness at the untimely passing of South...
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Official Statement on the conclusion of Minister Lamola’s Working Visit to the Russian Federation
16 April 2025
Minister Lamola has concluded a two-day Working Visit to the Russian Federation. During his visit to Moscow, Minister Lamola co-chaired...
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South Africa condemns the bombing of hospitals in Gaza, and the brutal massacres of humanitarian workers and journalists
16 April 2025
South Africa condemns the continuous bombing of civilian targets in Gaza, the most recent being the missile strike by Israel...
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Minister Lamola embarks on Working Visit to Russia
14 April 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Moscow, in the Russian Federation, for a...
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Statement by Mcebisi Jonas: Special Envoy to the United States of America
14 April 2025
I would like to thank President Cyril Ramaphosa for entrusting me with this important but challenging role. I will do...
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