Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his visit to Pescara, Italy, where he participated...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 October and 6 November 2024
23 October 2024
A. Issues for the environment Safety and Security 1.1. Food borne illness and fatalities 1.1.1. Cabinet was briefed on the...
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President Ramaphosa arrives in the Russian Federation for the XVI BRICS Summit
22 October 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Tuesday, 22 October 2024, arrived in Kazan in the Russian Federation to lead South...
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14th South Africa-United States Annual Bilateral Forum, 21 October 2024
21 October 2024
The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria hosted the 14th U.S.-South Africa Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF) on 7 October 2024, co-chaired by...
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South Africa to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
20 October 2024
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, will lead a South African delegation to the Commonwealth...
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the BRICS Business Forum Meeting, Kazan, 20 October 2024
20 October 2024
Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour to address...
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Taipei Liaison Office relocation mischaracterised
18 October 2024
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes with concern the mischaracterisation of its engagements with the Taipei Liaison...
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South Africa condemns the bombardment of Lebanon as a serious violation of territorial sovereignty and international humanitarian law
14 October 2024
Israel’s bombing of Lebanon is a serious violation of the territory of a sovereign state, and a grave violation of...
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Minister Lamola to deliver remarks at two events in Gauteng
9 October 2024
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will speak at two events in Gauteng on Friday, 11...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 9 October 2024
9 October 2024
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 9 October 2024 A. Issues in the environment Economy 1.1. South Africa: An...
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South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20
8 October 2024
The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, who serves as South Africa’s G20...
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South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20
8 October 2024
The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, who serves as South Africa’s...
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Minister Ronald Lamola meets with the Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations (UN), Ms Amina J Mohammed
6 October 2024
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola will meet Ms Amina J Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations (UN). Media...
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