The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has noted the National Assembly’s adoption of a motion without notice on the...
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President Ramaphosa to champion global solutions and UN reform at 80th UN General Assembly
19 September 2025
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a South African delegation to the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of...
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Minister Lamola concludes Working Visit in California
18 September 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has concluded a successful Working Visit to Los Angeles, California....
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South Africa calls on all States to take action to halt the genocide in Gaza
17 September 2025
The Government of the Republic of South Africa takes solemn account of the findings of the United Nations Human Rights...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 17 September 2025
17 September 2025
A. Issues in the environment Economy 1.1. Economic Growth 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the latest GDP figures, which show that the...
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Joint Statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza
16 September 2025
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Ireland, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Slovenia, South...
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DIRCO and UNISA to host a G20 Townhall Engagement in Cape Town
15 September 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA), will host a...
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Minister Lamola to deliver keynote address at Limpopo Black Excellence Awards
12 September 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will deliver the keynote address at a Black Management Forum...
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South Africa remains concerned at indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Ukraine
10 September 2025
The Government of the Republic of South Africa is deeply concerned about the indiscriminate attacks on civilians emanating from a...
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South Africa condemns the illegal and unprovoked attack carried out by the Israeli Defence Force in Doha, Qatar
10 September 2025
The South African Government unequivocally condemns the illegal and unprovoked attack carried out by the Israeli Defence Force in Doha,...
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President Ramaphosa to participate in virtual BRICS Leaders’ Summit
8 September 2025
President Ramaphosa to participate in virtual BRICS Leaders’ Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon, Monday 8 September 2025, participate...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 3 September 2025
3 September 2025
A. Issues in the environment Economy 1.1. National Freight Rail Network 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the announcement by the Transnet Rail...
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Media accreditation for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa
1 September 2025
South Africa will host the G20 Leaders’ Summit on 22 and 23 November 2025 in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. The Summit...
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South Africa calls for Sudanese owned and Sudanese led inclusive dialogue
30 August 2025
South Africa has noted with serious concern the escalation of fighting in the Republic of the Sudan. The on-going armed...
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Commencement of Media Accreditation for the G20 Summit
29 August 2025
Members of the media are informed that accreditation for the G20 Summit, which will be hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa,...
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