The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has formally met with the families of the South African men recently repatriated after being caught in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The meeting served as a h ...
South African Statement in explanation of Vote during the resumed Eleventh Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on the draft Resolution on Support for lasting peace in Ukraine, 24 February 2026
President, Thank you for convening the Eleventh Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly to consider the draft resolution on the “Support for lasting peace in Ukraine”. It is regrettable that we are meeting on the 4th anniver ...
President Ramaphosa welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation. The South African Government working closely with the ...
South Africa remains concerned at indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Ukraine
The Government of the Republic of South Africa is deeply concerned about the indiscriminate attacks on civilians emanating from a Russian attack, which killed pensioners in the village of Yarova, in Eastern Ukraine. At a time when armed conflicts are i ...
President Ramaphosa talks Russia-Ukraine peace with European leaders
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 23 August 2025, held talks with European leaders on the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. The series of telephone calls held today follows meetings hosted by President Donald Trump with President Vladimir Putin, Preside ...
President Ramaphosa speaks to President Zelenskyy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 8 August 2025, received a briefing from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a peace process between Russia and Ukraine. President Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for South Africa's continued support in fi ...
Media Briefing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Official Visit by the President of Ukraine, Union Buildings, Tshwane, 24 April 2025
Your Excellency, Mr Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, Ambassadors, Honourable Ministers, Senior officials, Members of the media, It is my distinct honour to receive President Zelenskyy and his delegation at the Union Buildings. This Off ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to host President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on an Official Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 24 April 2025, host the President of Ukraine, His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on an Official Visit to South Africa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The Official Visit to South Africa by Presi ...
Media accreditation application for the incoming Working Visit by Ukraine
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 24 April 2025, receive the President of Ukraine, His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on a Working Visit to South Africa, at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria. Media interested in covering the Ukraine ...
South Africa participates in a General Assembly Meeting commemorating the third anniversary of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
The United Nations General Assembly is meeting today in New York on the third anniversary of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. South Africa voted in favour of a General Assembly resolution presented by the United States of America with amendment ...