PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ARRIVES IN ANGOLA TO ATTEND AU-EU SUMMIT
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Luanda, Angola, this morning, Monday, 24 November 2025, to attend the 7th African Union-European Union Summit from 24 to 25 November. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the partnership between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) since its 1st Summit in Cairo, Egypt, in 2000. […]
MINISTER LAMOLA CONCLUDES HIS WORKING VISIT IN CALIFORNIA
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Ronald Lamola, has concluded a successful working visit to Los Angeles, California. The visit forms part of South Africa’s priority of forward-looking economic diplomacy by actively building strategic partnerships. The visit powerfully showcased South Africa‘s dynamic film, music, and arts sectors, leveraging Los Angeles’s creative leadership to […]
DIRCO MOURNS HIGH COMMISSIONER TO KENYA, AMB MNINWA MJ MAHLANGU
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola, announces the untimely passing of a dedicated family man and public servant, Mr Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, who passed away on 24 August 2025, on his way to a South African hospital after a short illness. […]
FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER LAMOLA SPEAKS AT THE THIRD G20 SHERPA MEETING
“On this day, 70 years ago, 26 June 1955, the people of South Africa from all walks of life congregated under the hawkish eyes of the Apartheid government and declared the following: We, the People of South Africa, declare for all our country and the world to know: With regards to International Relations they declared […]
SA TO MAINTAIN CLOSE TIES WITH BULGARIA AMID CLOSEDOWN OF EMBASSY
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces the decision to close the South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, effective 30 June 2025. This decision, informed by prudent fiscal considerations and the need to prioritise national resource allocation, forms part of a broader strategic realignment of South Africa’s diplomatic missions globally. Since 2021, the […]
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 […]
SOUTH AFRICA SENDS MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCES TO THAILAND AND MYANMAR FOLLOWING EARTHQUAKE
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the peoples of Thailand and Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that has resulted in significant loss of life and extensive damage to property. Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Ronald Lamola said: “South Africa stands in solidarity with the affected […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RETURNS FROM INAUGURATION FOR FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF NAMIBIA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to the Republic of Namibia where he attended the inauguration ceremony of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The ceremony which coincided with the Republic’s 35th Anniversary of Independence Day was held today, Friday, 21 March 2025 at the State House in Windhoek. The President was accompanied by the Minister […]
MINISTER LAMOLA’S STATEMENT ON THE C5 MINISTERIAL MEETING
“I wish to start by commiserating with the people of South Sudan on the tragic killing of young boys from South Sudan in Khartoum. We condemn this act, we are encouraged by the willingness of the Sudanese leadership to investigate this matter and take swift action. We hope this matter can be speedily resolved by […]
DIRCO’S MINISTER LAMOLA IN SUDAN FOR THE C5 MINISTERIAL VISIT
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, leading a South African government delegation. This visit comes at a crucial time following the decision by the parties to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution to the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to extend the mandate of the […]
MINISTER LAMOLA’S ADDRESS: “THUCYDIDES TRAP” – CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICA
“Ladies and Gentlemen. I extend my gratitude to the leadership of MISTRA for inviting us to be part of this strategic reflection. The power of reflection is best revealed by an African proverb, “A reflection does not see itself.” At the heart of this proverb is the idea that seeking an external perspective can reveal […]