South Africa expresses deep concern over the escalating crisis in the Gulf, arising from the use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, the subsequent retaliatory strikes by Iran across the region, and the ongoing attacks by Israel on Leba ...
President Ramaphosa pays tribute to eminent human rights campaigner Dr Jesse Louis Jackson Sr
South Africa joins the international community in mourning the passing of United States human rights activist and anti-apartheid struggle flagbearer the Rev Dr Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the pass ...
South Africa reaffirms sovereign immigration enforcement and U.S. on data allegations will be addressed through diplomatic channels
The recent deportation of seven Kenyan nationals by the Department of Home Affairs was conducted in strict accordance with South African immigration law. These individuals were engaged in work without the necessary work permits. The government will not ne ...
A Response to Secretary Rubio’s Substack post
Secretary Rubio, I have read your Substack post from 3 December 2025. From the outset, let me extend congratulations to the United States on assuming the G20 Presidency. We offer our sincere wishes for a successful term, one that we hope will serve ...
President Ramaphosa notes US statement on South Africa’s G20 participation
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the regrettable statement by President Donald Trump on South Africa’s participation in the 2026 G20 meetings. The G20 South Africa 2025 Leaders’ Summit was hailed by all members who attended as one of the most succes ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of educator and diplomat Dr Franklin Sonn
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader Dr Franklin Sonn who contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy. Dr Sonn, an Esteemed Member of the Nationa ...
South Africa notes President Trump’s regrettable Truth Social post
The South African Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation has noted the content of a post by President Donald J. Trump on the Truth Social platform. The South African Government wishes to state, for the record, that the characterisation of ...
Statement on the US Special Refugee Programme
The South African Government has taken note of the recent Presidential Determination by the United States. This programme remains concerning and still appears to rest on a premise that is factually inaccurate and a disregard for our constitutional process ...
Speech delivered by Minister Ronald Lamola at the International Peace Institute’s (IPI) Annual Event on Africa and the Global Order Reform of the Global Financial Architecture: G20 Imperatives for Sustainable Debt and Inclusive Growth, New York, USA, on 24 September 2025
Your Excellencies, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, My co-host, Mr Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour and privilege to welcome you all here this evening. South Africa’s Leadership at the G20 South Af ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers remarks at the Africa Keystone Protected Area Partnership, New York, USA, 22 September 2025
Distinguished Guests, Colleagues, Partners, It is a great privilege to join you this evening in support of a cause that is vital to the conservation of all life on our planet – the launch of the Africa Keystone Partnership. We wish to commend the ...
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 ...
South Africa rejects inaccurate and deeply flawed account of Human Rights Practices
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation registers its profound disappointment with the recent report on human rights in South Africa published by the U.S. State Department. We find the report to be an inaccurate and deeply flawed account t ...
President Ramaphosa speaks to President Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone discussion during the morning of 6 August 2025, with US President Donald Trump on bilateral trade matters. The two leaders undertook to continue with further engagements recognizing the various trade negotiations ...
South Africa raises immigration related concerns with Eswatini
South Africa has raised concerns with Kingdom of Eswatini following confirmation by the acting spokesperson of the Government, Mrs Thabile Mdluli, that a group of dangerous criminals of various nationalities landed in Eswatini after being transported from ...
Joint Media Statement by the Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry and Competition, 4 August 2025
South Africa's Response Measures to the US tariffs Since the beginning of the 7th Administration, South Africa embarked on a process to stabilise and enhance mutually beneficial trade and investment relations with the US. The aim has been to address lo ...
South Africa continues to engage the US Government on the reciprocal tariffs
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes with concern the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on South African products. The reciprocal tariffs have been imposed by the US on a significant number of its trade partners and South Africa has not b ...
President Ramaphosa responds to US tariffs announcement
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the correspondence from President Donald Trump on the unilateral imposition of a 30% trade tariff against South Africa. The President has further noted that South Africa is one of a number of countries to have received ...
South Africa urges dialogue to end Israel-Iran conflict
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African Government have noted with a great deal of anxiety the entry by the United States of America into the Israel-Iran war. It was South Africa’s sincerest hope that President Donald Trump would use his influe ...
South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Iran
South Africa expresses profound concern regarding the attacks conducted by Israel on targets within Iran on 13 June 2025, including reported impacts on military areas, nuclear facilities, and civilian infrastructure. Reports of civilian casualties, alongs ...
South Africa expresses concern at the measures taken against judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deep concern at the decision of the United States of America to sanction four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC). These measures, in addition to those imposed earlier on the Pro ...
South African Government confirms tragic death of citizen in the USA, extends condolences
The Government of the Republic of South Africa confirms with deep sadness the tragic passing of a South African citizen in West Virginia, United States of America. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has extended con ...
President Ramaphosa concludes United States of America Working Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a successful Working Visit to the United States of America at the invitation of President Donald Trump. The visit was aimed at resetting and revitalising bilateral relations between South Africa and the United St ...
President Ramaphosa White House Programme
President Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with President Trump this morning at 11h30 EDT (17h30 SAST) at the White House, in Washington DC. ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS: 11:30 AM (17:30 SAST) President Trump receives President Ramaphosa 11:35 AM (17:35 S ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in the United States of America for his Working Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, Monday 19 May 2025, arrived in Washington DC for his Working Visit. The purpose of the visit is to reset and revitalise bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States (US). In this regard, t ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to the United States of America
President Cyril Ramaphosa will embark on a Working Visit to the United States of America from 19 to 22 May 2025. On Wednesday, 21 May 2025, President Ramaphosa will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington DC to discuss bilate ...
Government of South Africa engages United States on resettlement concerns
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation confirms that Deputy Minister Alvin Botes held a cordial discussion with the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, on 9 May 2025. The discussion follows engagements via the ...
Official Clarification from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) issues the following clarification to address misinformation: False Attributions to Mr Mcebisi Jonas DIRCO categorically denies the claims made by Semafor regarding an interview with ...