The Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirms the safe arrival of the Flotilla activists in Istanbul, Türkiye. The South African Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye, Her Excellency Letsatsi-Duba ensured seamless coordination of thei ...
South Africa condemns Israel’s illegal abduction of South African nationals participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza
The Government of South Africa notes with grave concern reports that following the illegal seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) bound for Gaza, South African nationals have been abducted in international waters and may now be facing detention/impris ...
Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Türkiye, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Jordan, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritania, Pakistan, South Africa, and Spain regarding the Israeli assaults on the Global Sumud Flotilla, 30 April 2026
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Federative Republic of Brazil, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Kingdom of Spain, Malaysia, People's Republic of Bangladesh, Republic of ...
South African Government confirms arrival of Flotilla activists in Jordan
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirms the safe arrival of the Flotilla activists in Jordan. Our Ambassador, Her Excellency Tselane Mokuena, was present to receive the delegation on behalf of the Republic. Minister Lamola re ...
South African Flotilla activists to return home via Jordan
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has been formally notified by the Israeli authorities regarding the status of the South African citizens who participated in the recent Global Flotilla initiative. We have received confirmation ...
Update on the welfare of Flotilla delegates
Today, our specialist team met with the South African delegation at the Negev Israeli Prison facility. The delegation has confirmed the detainees are in good health and in high spirits. The necessary procedures for their safe passage and return home to ...
President Ramaphosa calls for immediate release of Global Sumud Flotilla abductees
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Government of the State of Israel to release South Africans and other nationals abducted as part of Israeli authorities’ interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla comprises humanitarian vessels ...
South Africa urges restraint and protection of the Global Sumud Flotilla
The South African Government is closely monitoring the situation concerning the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is now navigating a high-risk area in the Mediterranean Sea. We note with grave concern the reports of unidentified drone activity in the vicinity ...
South Africa calls for the safe passage of the Global Sumud Flotilla
The Government of South Africa reiterates its call for the safe passage of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civil society initiative aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and raising awareness about the urgent humanitarian needs of the Palest ...
Joint Statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Ireland, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain and Türkiye express their concern about the security of the Global Sumud Flotilla ...