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 […]
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 […]
SA PLEDGES SUPPORT TO SOUTH SUDAN’S TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT EXTENSION
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the statement by the Government of the Republic of South Sudan extending the country’s transitional period by another two years. This effectively postpones the national elections initially due to take place on 22 December 2024. According to the announcement, the postponement is intended to provide time and space for the […]