SOUTH AFRICA IS BACK AT THE CENTRE OF AFRICA’S SECURITY TABLE
South Africa’s election to the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) is more than a diplomatic win in Addis Ababa. It is a statement: Pretoria is reclaiming its place at the centre of Africa’s peace and security architecture. At a time when coups are no longer shocking, terrorism is mutating across the Sahel, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]