Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, HE Minister Ronald Lamola visits the Arab Republic of Egypt

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, HE Mr Ronald Lamola, visited the Arab Republic of Egypt on a Working Visit from 13 to 14 November 2024 to strengthen bilateral and trade ties between the two countries. During his visit, Minister Lamola paid a Courtesy Call on HE President Abdel Fatah Al Sisi, held Bilateral Discussions with his counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriate Affairs, Dr Badr Abdelatty, as well as attended the South Africa-Egypt Business Forum. During his visit, HE Minister Lamola also addressed the African Ambassadors Group in Egypt, visited and met with the New Administrative Capital Management (ACUD) and met with the Secretary General of the Arab League, HE Mr Ahmed Aboul Gheit.

Minister Roland Lamola paid a Courtesy Call on HE President Abdel Fatah Al Sisi.

Ambassador Mashimbye meets with the President of the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation

Ambassador Mashimbye met with the President of the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation, Major General Mokhtar Abdel Latif, to discuss cooperation with South Africa and increase investment in all areas of manufacturing. The Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) is a state-owned administered by Egypt’s Supreme Committee and Chaired by the President of Egypt. The AOI includes several cabinet ministers and works in water treatment, railways, vehicles, capital equipment and renewable energy amongst others. The AOI was established in 1975 and is an Egypt based Arab organization founded by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to oversee the collective development of the Arab defence industry. Ambassador Mashimbye was supported in his meeting by the Defence Attache, Captain O Gasenewe.

Africa Health Excon 2024

The Africa Health Excon gets underway on 3 June 2024 in Cairo. Medical companies and global healthcare multinationals from over 100 countries in the pharmaceutical sector is expected to participate.

Cape2Cairo Guiness World Record Running Attempt

Mr Keith Boyd, a 57-year-old South African, who is the founder of Rainbowrunnersza, a nonprofit organisation; arrived in Cairo on Sunday 21 April 2024, after running from Cape Town through Africa to Cairo. Mr Boyd has to date completed 270 days of his record attempt breaking run. Mr Boyd intends to complete the run under the current record of 318 days.

Mr Boyd was welcomed in Cairo by his family, members of his team and the South African Embassy.

10th South Africa-Egypt Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC)

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, co-chaired the 10th Session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) with her counterpart, Mr Sameh Shoukry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on 19 April 2024. The JCC discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international global events.

Meeting with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II of the Coptic Church, 20 March 2024

Ambassador NJ Mashimbye had earlier this afternoon had the privilege of meeting with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II at the historic Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church.

The meeting served as an opportunity to extend heartfelt condolences and solidarity following the tragic passing of three Egyptian Coptic monks within a Coptic monastery in South Africa.

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South Africa participates at the Nations Cup Golf Tournament

A South African golf team, led by Ambassador Ntsiki Mashimbye, participated at the Nations Cup golf competition held on 2 March 2024, at the Kattameya Dunes Golf Course. The South African team finished in fourth place.

South Africa’s Human Rights Month

South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month in March of each year. In 2024 the theme, “Three Decades of Respect for and Promotion of Human Rights”, refers to South Africa’s 30 years celebration of Freedom in April and the first democratic elections held in 1994 after the end of Apartheid as well as its defence of and promotion of human rights and humanitarian law. In this month, South Africans honours and remembers those who fought for liberation and reinforces the commitment to the Bill of Rights in South Africa’s Constitution.

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ANNOUNCES 2024 GENERAL ELECTIONS DATE

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has in accordance with section 49(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, read with section 17 of the Electoral act of 1998, determined 29 May 2024, as the date for the 2024 General National and Provincial elections.  The President has also in line with section 17(2) of the Electoral act 73 of 1998, consulted with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the election date and convened a meeting with all 9 Provincial Premiers and the IEC to discuss the state of readiness for the General elections.

The 2024 elections coincide with South Africa's celebration of 30 years of freedom and democracy. Therefore, President Ramaphosa calls on all eligible voters to fully participate in this important and historic milestone of South Africa’s democracy.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to President Ramaphosa – media@presidency.gov.za

ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

GIBS delegation visit to Egypt

The Gordon Institute of Business Science and the W&R SETA (Wholesale and Retail) visited Egypt from 10-17 February 2024. The delegation is led by the W&R SETA CEO, Mr Tom Mkhwanazi and the GIBS Faculty Lead, Mr Tony Christodoulou. The delegation met with Ambassador Mashimbye during their visit. (Please attach photos with Ambassador Mashimbye and the delegation – sending x2 photos under separate cover).

Arab Parliament plans to honour South African President for support of Palestinian cause

The President of the Arab Parliament HE Mr Adel bin AbdulRahman Al Asoomi, met with HE Mr Ntsiki Mashimbye, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Egypt. During the meeting, Mr Al Asoomi praised the historical and brave position of the Republic of South Africa filing a lawsuit before the International Court of Justice against the Israeli occupation entity to investigate crimes of genocide against the Palestinian people and expressed thanks to the leadership and Government of South Africa for taking this honourable stance.

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Visit of Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure to Egypt

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Sihle Zikalala, visited Egypt from 9-13 November 2023 to attend the Inter-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) held in Cairo from 9-15 November 2023.

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Visit of Deputy Minister Mr David Mahlobo to Egypt 27 October – 2 November 2023

Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Mr David Mahlobo visited Cairo from 27 October – 2 November 2023 to attend the Cairo Water Week 2023.

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Visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa to Egypt for the Cairo Summit on 21 October 2023

HE President CR Ramaphosa visited Egypt on 21 October 2023 at the invitation of his Egyptian counterpart, HE President AF Al Sisi, to attend and address the Cairo Summit for Peace which had been called because of the events taking place in the Middle East. 

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Working Dinner for the BRICS Ambassadors

Ambassador Ntsiki Mashimbye hosted a Working Dinner for the BRICS Ambassadors to discuss the outcomes of the 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, as well as to welcome and congratulate the countries which will become new BRICS members from 1 January 2024.

Spatial Modelling and Design of Smart Communities for future Spatial Distribution of Activities Meeting

Ambassador Ntsiki Mashimbye and Dr Tshilidzi Ratshitanga (Adviser to the Deputy President) met with the Honourable, General Hisham Abdel- Ghani Abdel - Aziz Amna, Minister of Local Development at the New Administrative Capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Purpose of the meeting was to discuss spatial modelling and design of smart communities for future spatial distribution of activities.

Spatial Modelling and Design of Smart Communities for future Spatial Distribution of Activities Meeting

Ambassador NJ Mashimbye and Dr Tshilidze Ratshitanga (Advisor to the Deputy President on Strategy, Special Projects and Spatial Planning) met with the Honorable Dr Hala Helmy Elsaid, Minister of Planning & Economic Development, & Chairperson of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, to discuss spatial modelling and design of smart communities for future spatial distribution of activities.

Ambassador Ntsiki Mashimbye welcomes the Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr Philemon Mapulane, to Egypt

The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies is visiting Egypt to attend the ITU Global Symposium for Regulators 2023. The Symposium will discuss Development Issues and Private Sector Chief Regulatory Officers’ Policy and Regulatory Innovation Drive, Universal and Meaningful Connectivity and Sustainable Digital Transformation, Digital Infrastructure, Digital Accessibility, the Network of Women in the Development Sector and How to Protect Children and Youth Online, amongst other topics.