SOUTH AFRICA EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO INDIA FOLLOWING ATTACK ON TOURISTS
The South African Government is deeply saddened by the news of the attack on tourists that took place in Pahalgam, India. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives and to all those who have been injured in this horrific incident. The South African […]
SACP: PEOPLE’S PROTESTS AGAINST ZELENSKY’S VISIT TO SA
The demonstration in Tshwane will take place as follows: Date: Thursday, 24 April 2025Time: 11h00Venue: Ukrainian Embassy, 398 Marias Street, Pretoria The demonstration in Soweto, Johannesburg, will take place as follows: Date: Thursday, 24 April 2025Time: 14h00Venue: Walter Sisulu Square, Cnr Klipspruit Valley Road & Union Road, Kliptown, Soweto
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE TO ADDRESS 2025 FINANCIAL BUDGET ROUNDTABLE
In his capacity as Chairperson of the Cabinet Committee tasked with overseeing the processes around 2025 Budget and Fiscal Framework, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, virtually address a high-level Budget 2025 Roundtable convened by the Financial and Fiscal Commission of South Africa (FFC) in Cape Town, Western Cape Province. Held […]
STATEMENT FROM THE CHRIS HANI FAMILY
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the government, the South African Communist Party, the African National Congress and other Alliance partners, our traditional leaders and the people of the Eastern Cape and South Africa at large for their unwavering support during the 32nd annual commemoration of Chris Hani, held in Cofimvaba, Chris Hani District, on […]
NOTHING ‘SECRET’ ABOUT PA MPS’ TRIP TO HOLY LAND
The following statement was released by the Patriotic Alliance (PA): “Ever since GOOD secretary-general Brett Herron has been unable to return to Parliament as a Member of Parliament (because his party only got one seat in the last elections), he has clearly been sitting at home bored and scrolling through Facebook for things to talk […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE TO LEAD 32ND CHRIS HANI COMMEMORATION
As part of his delegated responsibility to foster social cohesion and champion nation building initiatives across South Africa, Deputy President Paulus Mashatile will on Thursday, 10 April 2025, lead the 32nd Commemoration of the late liberation struggle icon and freedom fighter, Chris Thembisile Hani, taking place at the Chris Hani Memorial Site, Sabalele Village, Cofimvaba […]
JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE MINISTERS OF DIRCO
South Africa’s Strategic Adaptation to U.S. Tariffs: Advancing National Interests through Policy and Strategy The new tariff regime arising from the decision by the United States of America which have been directed not only to South Africa, but the entire world necessitates strategic responses to maintain and grow our industrial base, as a crucial avenue […]
TOP SA GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS RETURN FROM A SUCCESSFUL UN VISIT
A delegation of senior officials, led by South Africa’s G20 Sherpa and the Director General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Zane Dangor, visited the United Nations General Assembly to brief them on South Africa’s G20 Presidency. The General Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed the priorities and theme of the South African G20 Presidency. […]
OPENING OF THE AZIZ PAHAD INAUGURAL ANNUAL PEACE, SECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE
Speech Delivered by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, under the theme: Constitutionalism as the Foundation of Nation Building and Social Cohesion: A Reflection of 30 Years of Freedom, Equity and Justice in a Post Apartheid South Africa. “As we gather here today and this moment in history, we must guard against the […]
SOUTH AFRICA EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER RISING TENSIONS IN SOUTH SUDAN
The South African government is deeply concerned over the rising tensions in South Sudan, particularly following the arrest of 1st Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. DIRCO’s Minister Ronald Lamola said: “We call upon all stakeholders in South Sudan to prioritise a peaceful resolution to the crisis.” “We further urge all parties to the Revitalized Agreement […]
FORMER PRESIDENT MBEKI TO ADDRESS DIRCO’S ANNUAL PEACE AND SECURITY DIALOGUE
Former President Mbeki to address DIRCO’s inaugural Annual Aziz Pahad Peace, Security and Human Rights Dialogue. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the inaugural Annual Aziz Pahad Peace, Security and Human Rights Dialogue on Monday, 31 March 2025, in Pretoria. Former President Thabo Mbeki will deliver a keynote address at the […]
IT’S OFFICIAL – RUSSIAN AMB ROMAN AMBAROV’S CREDENTIALS ACCEPTED BY SA PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA
Russian Ambassador Roman Ambarov said: “The complexities and difficulties of the present global geopolitical and economic landscape make it imperative for Russia and South Africa to cooperate more closely on the multilateral level. Our interaction has always been characterized by mutual respect and overall convergence of views on the topical issues of international and regional […]