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Joint Media Statement by the Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry and Competition, 4 August 2025

Media Statement
South Africa's Response Measures to the US tariffs Since the beginning of the 7th Administration, South Africa embarked on a...
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Joint Ministerial Press Briefing on US Tariffs

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South Africa continues to engage the US Government on the reciprocal tariffs

Media Statement
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes with concern the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on South African products. The...
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DIRCO to commemorate Nelson Mandela through community outreach in Sebokeng

Media Invite
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will visit Phehello Primary School in Sebokeng, Gauteng, on Thursday, 31 July...
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Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Official Visit to Cuba

Media Statement
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is on an Official Visit to Havana, Republic of...
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Chair’s Statement, Plenary Meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, Cape Town, South Africa, 21 – 25 July 2025

Media Statement
The thirty-fourth Plenary Meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) took place from 21 – 25 July 2025 in Cape...
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Deputy Minister Botes to deliver public lecture on solidarity with Palestine

Media Alert
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will deliver a public lecture under the theme: Solidarity...
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South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Damascus and its announcement that it will continue to occupy Southern Syria

Media Statement
South Africa strongly condemns Israel’s latest attacks on the Syrian capital Damascus, on 16 July 2025, on the Syrian Ministry...
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Deputy President Mashatile concludes Working Visit to China

Media Statement
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Friday, 18 July 2025, concluded a successful Working Visit to the People’s Republic...
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Joint Statement by the Hague Group on the Conclusion of the Emergency Conference on Palestine at the Bogotá Conference, in Bogotá, Republic of Colombia, from 15 to 16 July 2025

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Press Release by the Hague Group: States announce unprecedented measures to halt the Gaza genocide at the Bogotá Conference, in Bogotá, Republic of Colombia, 16 July 2025

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Deputy President Mashatile arrives in China on a Working Visit

Media Statement
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has arrived in the People’s Republic of China for a strategic Working Visit taking place...
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President Ramaphosa offers condolences on the passing of former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari

Media Statement
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Government...
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Deputy President Mashatile to undertake a Working Visit to China

Media Statement
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will from 14 to 18 July 2025, undertake a strategic Working Visit to the People’s...
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Minister Lamola leads South African delegation at the 47th Ordinary Session of AU Executive Council in Equatorial Guinea

Media Statement
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is leading South Africa’s delegation at the 47th Ordinary Session...
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