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December 2019
2019/12/13

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 December 2019

2019/12/12

Deputy Minister Botes to host Bilateral Consultations with his Italian counterpart

2019/12/11

Deputy Minister Botes to host bilateral consultations with his Italian counterpart

2019/12/10

Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to the Ninth ACP Summit in Kenya

2019/12/10 Keynote Address by Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the DIRCO-UN Seminar on “South Africa in the Multilateral World,” DIRCO, O.R. Tambo Building, 10 December 2019
2019/12/09

Remarks by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, at the Southern African Regional Launch of the United Nations Global Study on Children deprived of Liberty, Pretoria, 9 December 2019

2019/12/07

Deputy Minister Botes leads South African delegation at the Ninth ACP Summit

2019/12/06

Joint Communiqué between the Government of Ghana and the Government of South Africa, on the occasion of a Working Visit to Ghana, at the invitation of the Government of Ghana, of His Excellency Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, from 4th to 5th December, 2019

2091/12/05

Deputy Minister Mashigo-Dlamini to speak at the launch of the UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty

2019/12/03

President pays Working Visits to Guinea Conakry, Ghana and Togo

2019.12/03 Launch of the 2020 SADC Media Awards Competition
2019/12/02 Tribute by Minister Dr Naledi Pandor on the occasion of the Memorial Service in honour of the late Ambassador Radhi-Sghaiar Bachir of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic to South Africa, DIRCO Conference Centre, 2 December 2019
 
November 2019
2019/11/30

Minister Pandor to deliver the eulogy at the Memorial Service of the Saharawi Ambassador to South Africa

2019/11/29

United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

2019/11/29

Minister Pandor sends message of condolences following the passing of the Saharawi Ambassador to South Africa

2019/11/29

Postponement of the Annual Diplomatic Fun Fair

2019/11/27

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the closing ceremony of the Multi-Stakeholder National Dialogue Plenary II, Kingdom of Lesotho, 27 November 2019

2019/11/27

The role of civil society in advancing human security, Opinionista, Daily Maverick, by Naledi Pandor, 27 November 2019

2019/11/26

DIRCO to brief visiting African journalists on SA’s approach to its role as Chair of the AU

2019/11/24

South Africa’s Statement on current developments in the State of Palestine

2019/11/23

Statement delivered by Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini during the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Nagoya, Japan, 23 November 2019

2019/11/22

Conclusion of the Diplomatic Conference on the adoption of the Mining, Agricultural and Construction Equipment (MAC) Protocol

2019/11/20 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, Wednesday, 20 November 2019
2019/11/20

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 20 November 2019

2019/11/19

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Debate on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace: The Role of Reconciliation in the Maintenance of International Peace and Security, 19 November 2019

2019/11/19

Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini leads South Africa’s delegation to the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Japan

2019/11/18

Media Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor on South Africa’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council, 18 November 2019

2019/11/18

Address by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, MP, at UNISA, on 18 November 2019

2019/11/15 Minister Pandor to address media on South Africa’s Presidency of the UNSC
2019/11/14

Minister Pandor to host a symposium on the best path to a prosperous Zimbabwe

2019/11/13

Deputy President Mabuza departs to Uganda on South Sudan Special Envoy Mission

2019/11/13

President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil for the 11th BRICS Summit

2019/11/12

President Ramaphosa to attend 11th BRICS Summit in Brazil

2019/11/11

Deputy President Mabuza welcomes progress in the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan

2019/11/09

President Ramaphosa congratulates President Nyusi following his re-election

2019/11/08

South Africa in collaboration with UNIDROIT to host a Diplomatic Conference on MAC Protocol

201911/08

Address by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the 15th Year Anniversary Gala Dinner: Islamic Relief South Africa at The Houghton Hotel, Johannesburg, on 8 November 2019

2019/11/08

Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the 15th Year Anniversary Gala Dinner of the Islamic Relief South Africa, today, in Johannesburg

2019/11/07

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the SMME Programme of the Second South Africa Investment Conference, University of Johannesburg, Soweto, 7 November 2019

2019/11/07

Opening Remarks and Country Statement by Minister GNM Pandor at the 19th Meeting of the IORA Council of Ministers (COM), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, 7 November 2019

2019/11/06

South Africa to host a Diplomatic Conference for the Adoption of a Protocol that will create an International Legal Framework for the Financing of Mining, Agricultural and Construction (MAC) Equipment, 11 – 22 November 2019

2019/11/06

Closing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Second Africa Investment Conference, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 6 November 2019

2019/11/06

Opening Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Second South Africa Investment Conference, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 6 November 2019

2019/11/06

Minister Pandor to attend the 19th IORA Council of Ministers Meeting and hand over SA’s report as Chair of IORA

2019/11/05

President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Japan following the passing of Sadako Ogata

2019/11/05 Pre-Investment Conference Briefing by Minister Naledi Pandor to the South African Heads of Missions Abroad on 05 November 2019 at the Sandton Convention Centre
2019/11/05 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Debate on the Situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuesday, 05 November 2019
2019/11/05

South Africa committed to women as leaders in global peacekeeping, Opinionista, Daily Maverick, by Naledi Pandor, 5 November 2019

2019/11/04

President to lead Second South Africa Investment Conference

2019/11/04 Statement by Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Peace and Security in Africa: Visit of the Deputy Secretary-General to Horn of Africa, 4 November 2019
2019/11/01

Deputy Minister Botes to undertake a Working Visit to Dublin

 
October 2019
2019/10/31

Statement on behalf of South Africa by Ambassador J Matjila, International Court of Justice, Under the theme “Threat to international peace and security and its evolution through the practice of the Security Council and Court”, 31 October 2019

2019/10/31 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Briefing on the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Thursday, 31 October 2019
2019/10/30

Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, for the 10-year Anniversary of the Establishment of the Mandate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Wednesday, 30 October 2019

2019/10/30 Statement by Minister Mapisa-Nqakula, South African Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Affairs, during the Security Council Briefing on Cooperation between the United Nations and Regional and Sub-Regional Organisations (African Union), 30 October 2019
2019/10/30

South Africa and China meet to review bilateral political and economic relations

2019/10/30

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa, to the United Nations, during the Security Council Mandate Renewal of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), 30 October 2019

2019/10/30

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 October 2019

2019/10/29

Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, 29 October 2019

2019/10/29

President Ramaphosa congratulates President Masisi on his election victory

2019/10/28

Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, during the UN Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, Monday, 28 October 2019

2019/10/28

South Africa-Denmark Senior Officials Consultations to take place in Pretoria

2019/10/28 Deputy President David Mabuza arrives in the People’s Republic of China, Beijing, ahead of the Seventh South Africa-China Bi-National Commission
2019/10/26

Statement by H.E. Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Interactive Debate of the 18th Summit of the NAM, themed: “NAM Baku Summit: Upholding the Bandung Principles to ensure concerted and adequate Response to the Challenges of the Contemporary World,” Baku, Azerbaijan, 26 October 2019

2019/10/25

President Ramaphosa concludes Visit to First Russia-Africa Summit

2019/10/25

SADC Day of Solidarity with the Republic of Zimbabwe

2019/10/24 Statement by the South African Government on the occasion of the United Nations Day
2019/10/23 Statement by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Ministerial General Debate of the 18th Non-Aligned Movement Summit themed: “NAM Baku Summit: Upholding the Bandung Principals to ensure concerted and adequate Response to the Challenges of the Contemporary World,” 23 October 2019
2019/10/23

President Ramaphosa arrives in Russia for the Russia-Africa Summit

2019/10/22

President Ramaphosa departs SA for Russia for Russia-Africa Summit

2019/10/22

Minister Naledi Pandor leads South Africa’s delegation to the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

2019/10/21

Bilateral Meeting between Minister Pandor and Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of China

2019/10/17

Minister Pandor to host her Chinese counterpart for a bilateral meeting

2019/10/16

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 16 October 2019

2019/10/13

Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to the Middle East from 15 to 16 October 2019

2019/10/11

President Cyril Ramaphosa undertakes a Working Visit to London in the United Kingdom 13 – 14 October 2019

2019/10/10 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council Meeting on the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, 10 October 2019
2019/10/09 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila,  Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on MONUSCO, 09 October 2019
2019/10/08 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Mali, 8 October 2019
2019/10/07

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Debate on the “Maintenance of International Peace and Security in Africa: The Centrality of Preventative Diplomacy, Conflict Prevention and Resolution”, 7 October 2019

2019/10/03

Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit to the Republic of South Africa by His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Inaugural Session of the Elevated Bi-National Commission between South Africa and Nigeria, Pretoria, 03 October 2019

2019/10/03 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the Great Lakes Region, 3 October 2019
2019/10/02

Closing Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation on the occasion of the Ministerial Session of the Ninth Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Pretoria, 2 October 2019

2019/10/02 Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Ministerial Session of the Ninth Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Pretoria, 2 October 2019
2019/10/02 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Debate on Peace and Security in Africa: Mobilising the Youth towards Silencing the Guns by 2020, 2 October 2019
2019/10/01 Remarks by Minister GNM Pandor on the occasion of the Dinner commemorating 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates, 1 October 2019
2019/10/01

South Africa and the United Arab Emirates celebrates 25 years of Diplomatic Relations

 
September 2019
2019/09/30

South Africa to host the Ninth Session of the Bi-National Commission with the Federal Republic of Nigeria

2019/09/28 Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor on the occasion of the General Debate of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations, New York, 28 September 2019
2019/09/27 Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the 43rd Annual Meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Group of 77, United Nations Headquarters, New York, 27 September 2019
2019/09/26 Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, during the Security Council Briefing on Peace and Security in Africa: Partnership to strengthen Regional Peace and Security, 26 September 2019
2019/09/26

Statement by Minister Naledi Pandor: Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations, 26 September 2019, New York

2019/09/26

IBSA Joint Statement on the Reform of the Multilateral System

2019/09/25 Statement by H.E. Minister Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, during the UN Security Council Meeting on “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and sub-regional organisations in maintaining international peace and security: the contribution of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in countering terrorist threats”, 25 September 2019
2019/09/23

Statement by H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa to the United Nations Secretary-General’s Climate Summit, 23 September 2019

2019/09/22 Minister Pandor arrives in New York for the UN General Assembly
2019/09/20 Speech by Minister Naledi Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation on the occasion of the African Diaspora Engagement held at DIRCO Conference Centre on 20 September 2019
2019/09/19

Minister Pandor to meet with members of the African Diaspora

2019/09/18

Attack on Saudi Arabian oil refineries

2019/09/16 Remarks by Minister Naledi Pandor on the occasion of the Media Briefing on South Africa's participation in the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York from 24 – 30 September 2019, 16 September 2019
2019/09/15

Presidential Special Envoys to deliver messages to several countries

2019/09/13

Minister Pandor to brief media on South Africa's participation in 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York from 24 – 30 September 2019

2019/09/12

Minister Pandor leads delegation to UNGA74

2019/09/10

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Debate on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), 10 September 2019

2019/09/09

Minister Pandor to address the media after meeting with Heads of Mission

2019/09/09

DIRCO, DHET and NYDA to host Career Symposium

2019/09/06

President Ramaphosa mourns passing of President Mugabe

2019/09/05 Address to the Nation by President Cyril Ramaphosa, 5 September 2019
2019/09/05

Joint Communiqué of the 15th Session of the Joint Consultative Mechanism between South Africa and Cuba

2019/09/05

Closure of South African Missions in Nigeria

2019/09/05

Welcome Remarks delivered by Finance Minister, Mr Tito Mboweni on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa during a Plenary Session entitled: Shaping Inclusive Growth and Shared Futures in the Fourth Industrial Revolution World Economic Forum on Africa, Cape Town, 05 September 2019

2019/09/04

Keynote Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Ease of Doing Business Seminar, World Economic Forum on Africa, Cape Town, 04 September 2019

2019/09/04

Attendance of high-level delegates at WEF Africa

2019/09/04

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the situation in Libya, 04 September 2019

2019/09/04

Speech by Deputy Director-General Ambassador Sooklal commemorating 25 Years of bilateral relations between South Africa and Bangladesh at the Bangladesh Institute of International Strategic Studies (BIISS), 04 September 2019

2019/09/04

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 4 September 2019

 
August 2019
2019/08/29

President Ramaphosa departs TICAD VII after successful Working Visit to Japan

2019/08/28 President Cyril Ramaphosa Address at the Science and Technology in Society Forum at Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development, Yokohama, Japan, 28 August 2019
2019/08/27

President Ramaphosa arrives in Japan for TICAD VII

2019/08/27

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Meeting on “the Situation in the Middle East”, Tuesday, 27 August 2019

2019/08/26

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the United Nations and African Union Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), 26 August 2019

2019/08/25

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G7 and Africa Partnership, Biarritz, France, 25 August 2019

2019/08/25

President Ramaphosa arrives in France for G7 Summit

2019/08/23

President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visits to France, Japan

2019/08/22

Deputy Minister Botes to meet family of SA citizen detained in Oman

2019/08/21

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 21 August 2019

2019/08/20

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Yemen, 20 August 2019

2019/08/19

Deputy Minister Botes to host his Mexican counterpart

2019/08/19

Developments in Jammu and Kashmir

2019/09/18

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting on 18 September 2019

2019/08/16

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his visit to SOMAFCO in Morogoro, State Visit to the United Republic of Tanzania, 16 August 2019

2019/08/14

President Ramaphosa undertakes a State Visit and leads delegation to SADC Summit

2019/08/14

Minister Pandor arrives in Tanzania to lead SA’s delegation at the meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers

2019/08/11

Media Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Naledi Pandor (MP), on President's Outgoing Visit and upcoming SADC Summit in Tanzania, 11 August 2019

2019/08/08

Minister Pandor to brief Media on upcoming SADC events and President’s State Visit to Tanzania

2019/08/08 Keynote Address by Dr Naledi Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Graduation Ceremony: South African Women’s Capacity Building Programme on Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Negotiation, Thursday, 8 August 2019
2019/08/08

Deputy Minister Botes to address the International Youth Day Symposium

2019/08/08

Speech by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, on the occasion of the Official Hand-Over of Humanitarian Assistance from the Republic of South Africa to the Republic of South Sudan in Juba, 08 August 2019

2019/08/08 Minister Pandor to brief Media on upcoming SADC events and President’s State Visit to Tanzania
2019/08/07

Minister Naledi Pandor to address the Graduation Ceremony for the Fifth Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum and Capacity-Building Programme

2019/08/07

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 7 August 2019

2019/08/06

Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to hand over humanitarian aid to South Sudan

2019/08/05

President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the signing ceremony of the Peace and Reconciliation Agreement in Mozambique

2019/08/05

Deputy Minister Botes to participate in Mandela Month activities in Laingsburg

201908/02

Joint Communiqué of the Sixth Session of Bilateral Consultations between South Africa and Portugal, Pretoria, South Africa, 2 August 2019

2019/08/02

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, on the Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict, 2 August 2019

 
July 2019
201907/31

DIRCO to host a number of activities on Friday

201907/31

Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to visit the Nelson Mandela Day Celebrations at Manzini Primary School

2019/07/31

Deputy Minister Botes to host bilateral consultations with Portugal

2019/07/30

Postponement of Deputy Minister Botes’ Mandela Day event in Laingsburg

2019/07/29

Minister Pandor to participate in Mandela Month activities at Jan Kotlolo Primary School

2019/07/29

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, on the occasion of Security Council Meeting on Libya, 29 July 2019

2019/07/26 Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations, 26 July 2019, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2019/07/26

Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa, to the United Nations during the Security Council Briefing on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Afghanistan, 26 July 2019

2019/07/26

President Ramaphosa mourns passing of President of the Republic of Tunisia

2019/07/25

Opening Address by Director-General, Mr KE Mahoai, at the Six Month Review Workshop of South Africa’s Term as an Elected Member of the United Nations Security Council, 25- 26 July 2019

2019/07/25 Deputy Minister Botes to participate in Mandela Month activities in Laingsburg
2019/07/24

Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on MONUSCO, 24 July 2019

2019/07/24

Demolition of Palestinian buildings in East Jerusalem

2019/07/24

South Africa sends condolences to Japan following the passing away of the Director General of the IAEA

2019/07/24

Minister Pandor attends the Third Formal Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

2019/07/24

DIRCO hosts workshop to review South Africa’s UN Security Council tenure

2019/07/24

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 24 July 2019

2019/07/23

Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine, Tuesday, 23 July 2019

2019/07/23

Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful participation in the Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the NAM

2019/07/21 Statement by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Alvin Botes on the occasion of the Special Meeting on the Defence of the Norms of the Charter of the UN and International Law, 21 July 2019
2019/07/21

Statement by International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Alvin Botes of South Africa, on behalf of the Africa Group on the occasion of the Closing Ceremony of the Ministerial Meeting of the CoB of the NAM, 21 July 2019, Caracas, Venezuela

2019/07/20 Statement by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Ministerial Committee of the NAM on Palestine, Caracas, Venezuela, 20 July 2019
2019/07/20

Statement by Mr. Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the General Debate of the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) under the theme: “Promotion and consolidation of peace through respect for International Law,” Caracas, Venezuela, 20 July 2019

2019/07/20

South Africa willing to cooperate with the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals

2019/07/18 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace: Strengthening Partnerships for Nationally-Owned Transitions”, 18 July 2019
2019/07/18

Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Council Briefing on the situation in Yemen, Thursday, 18 July 2019

2019/07/17

Minister Pandor to attend the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Lusaka, Zambia, on 19 July 2019

2019/07/17

Deputy Minister Botes leads South Africa’s delegation to the Ministerial Meeting of the NAM in Venezuela

2019/07/15

Minister Pandor holds fruitful discussions with her Republic of Korea counterpart, Dr Kang Kyung-wha

2019/07/12

Minister Pandor to hold a Bilateral Meeting with her Korean counterpart, Ms Kang Kyung-wha, on Monday, 15 July 2019, at 13h00 at the OR Tambo International Airport

2019/07/11 Address by Dr GNM Pandor, Budget Vote Speech, Department of International Relations and Cooperation, on 11 July 2019 at 14h00 at the National Assembly, Parliament
2019/07/11

Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation delivered by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes, Cape Town, 11 July 2019

2019/07/11

Media Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Budget Vote Speech, 11 July 2019, Imbizo Media Centre, Parliament, Cape Town

2019/07/10

Minister Pandor to address Pre-Budget Vote Media Briefing

2019/07/10

Minister Pandor to address Pre-Budget Vote Media Briefing

2019/07/10

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 10 July 2019

2019/07/09 Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, on the occasion of an Open Debate of the Security Council on the issue of “Linkages between International Terrorism and Organised Crime”, 9 July 2019
2019/07/09

Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to attend the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting

2019/07/09

President lauds launch Africa Free Trade Area Agreement

2019/07/06

President Ramaphosa departs South Africa for Niger to attend AU Summit

2019/07/05

Deputy Ministers/Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Brasilia, 5 July 2019

2019/07/04

President concludes Working Visit to Kingdom of Lesotho

2019/07/04

Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing away of Ambassador Ginwala

2019/07/03

Air strikes on detention centre in Tripoli

2019/07/03

President undertakes Working Visit to Kingdom of Lesotho

2019/07/02

Minister Pandor to attend the 35th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union

 
June 2019
2019/06/29 G20 Osaka Leaders’ Declaration, Osaka, Japan, 28-29 June 2019
2019/06/28

Joint Media Statement: BRICS Informal Leaders’ Meeting on the margins of the G20 Summit, Osaka, 28 June 2019

2019/06/27

President Ramaphosa arrives in Japan for G20 Summit

2019/06/26

President Ramaphosa to lead South African delegation to G20 Summit in Japan

2019/06/26

Minister Pandor concludes Working Visit to the People’s Republic of China

2019/06/26

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 26 June 2019

2019/06/24

Advocate Pansy Tlakula elected to serve on a UN Human Rights body

2019/06/23 SA will use G20 to promote and strengthen Africa’s interests, City Press, by Minister Naledi Pandor, 23 June 2019
2019/06/22

Minister Pandor to attend the FOCAC Coordinators’ Meeting in China

2019/06/22

Address by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Minister’s Breakfast in honour of the Diplomatic Corps, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 1, Ballroom East, Cape Town, on 22 June 2019

2019/06/20 State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Parliament, Cape Town, 20 June 2019
2019/06/20

Minister Pandor to host a breakfast meeting with members of the Diplomatic Corps

2019/06/20 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine, Thursday, 20 June 2019
2019/06/19 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the International Criminal Court and the situation in Sudan, 19 June 2019
2019/06/19 Opening Remarks by Ambassador Anil Sooklal, Deputy Director-General: Asia and the Middle East at DIRCO, and Chair of the IORA Committee of Senior Officials (CSO), Durban, 19 June 2019
2019/06/18

Address by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the ID4Africa Movement, held at Emperors Palace Convention Centre, Ekurhuleni, on 18 June 2019

2019/06/18 South Africa is reasserting its role and place among the community of nations, Daily Maverick, by Clayson Monyela, 18 June 2019
2019/06/17 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Yemen, 17 June 2019
2019/06/16 #YouthDay: We must be proud of our past and confident about the future, by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes, IOL, 16 June 2019
2019/06/16

Minister Pandor to deliver the keynote address at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the ID4Africa Movement - 18 June 2019 at Emperors Palace in Boksburg

2019/06/14

IORA Committee of Senior Officials to meet in Durban

2019/06/14 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the situation in Burundi, 14 June 2019
2019/06/14

President Ramaphosa announces reconfigured Departments

2019/06/14 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the United Nations and African Union Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), 14 June 2019
2019/06/13 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on “Cooperation between the United Nations and Regional and Sub-Regional Organisations in maintaining Peace and Security”, 13 June 2019
2019/06/12

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Conflict Prevention and Mediation”, 12 June 2019

2019/06/12

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Mali, 12 June 2019

2019/06/11 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Protection of Civilians: Missing Persons in Armed Conflict, 11 June 2019
2019/06/10 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the situation in Libya, 10 June 2019
2019/06/10 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Kosovo, 10 June 2019
2019/06/06 Press Conference by the African Members (A3) of the United Nations Security Council (Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea & South Africa) on the situation in Sudan at the UNSC Press Stakeout, UN Head Quarters, New York, 6 June 2019
2019/06/06

Joint E10 Statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN, Ambassador Jerry Matjila, during the Open Debate on the Working Methods of the Security Council, 6 June 2019

2019/06/06

Ongoing political and security situation in the Republic of the Sudan

2019/06/04

Address by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, during an event to welcome the new DIRCO Principals, Tuesday, 4 June 2019

2019/06/04 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, 04 June 2019
 
May 2019
2019/05/31

President Ramaphosa congratulates President Peter Mutharika on his re-election

2019/05/31 Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the Adoption of the Amisom Mandate Renewal, 31 May 2019
2019/05/30

President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Namibia following the passing on of former Vice President Dr Iyambo

2019/05/29 Statement on the Appointment of Members of the National Executive, 29 May 2019
2019/05/29

President Ramaphosa sends best wishes to the Proteas

2019/05/28 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the humanitarian situation in Syria, 28 May 2019
2019/05/25

Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Presidential Inauguration, Tshwane, 25 May 2019

2019/05/23

Minister Sisulu challenges UN Country Team to support South Africa’s national priorities

2019/05/23 A3 Joint Statement on the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, 23 May 2019
2019/05/22 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the situation in Somalia, 22 May 2019
2019/09/22 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine, Wednesday, 22 May 2019
2019/05/22

Update on South Africans injured in the roadside bomb blast in Egypt

2019/05/21 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Iraq, 21 May 2019
2019/05/21

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the situation in Libya, 21 May 2019

2019/05/21

Deputy Minister Landers to lead the South African delegation to the 109th Session of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Council of Ministers Session in Brussels, 21-23 May 2019

2019/05/20

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Ukraine, 20 May 2019

2019/05/20 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, on the occasion of the coordinated Briefing of the Chairs of the 1267/1989/1373 &1540 Committees, 20 May 2019
2019/05/20

Update on the bus explosion in Egypt involving South Africans

2019/05/19

The South African Government statement on the bus explosion in Egypt

2019/05/19

Presidential Inauguration Logistics

2019/05/16

Street closures in the vicinity of Soutpansberg, Loftus and Hatfield due to the Presidential Inauguration on 25 May 2019

2019/05/16 Statement of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the State of Readiness for the Presidential Inauguration
2019/05/16

Statement delivered by Ambassador Jerry Matjila during the Security Council Meeting on Peace and Security in Africa: G5 Sahel Joint Force, 16 May 2019

2019/05/15

Statement Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Yemen, New York, 15 May 2019

2019/05/15

DIRCO and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to host workshop in Pretoria

2019/05/15

President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence

2019/05/15 President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the Goldman Sachs Conference for Investors
2019/05/14

DIRCO Deputy Minister calls on young people to prioritise education as she gets her PHD degree

2019/05/08 Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during, the Security Council Debate on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 08 May 2019
2019/05/07 Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Investing in Peace: Improving Safety and Performance of UN Peacekeepers, 07 May 2019
2019/05/06

President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences to the Russian Federation following a jet liner crash

2019/03/06

Minister Sisulu is humbled by donations to re-build communities following Cyclone Idai and KwaZulu-Natal floods

2019/05/03

Address by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, H.E. Ms LN Sisulu at the Conversation with the members of the Hellenic, Italian and Portuguese Communities Alliance, Alberton, Johannesburg, 3 May 2019

2019/05/03

Minister Sisulu to meet with the South African Hellenic, Italian and Portuguese communities

2019/05/01

Deputy Minister Landers assures SADC Observers that South Africa is fully committed to peace, security and development of the African continent

 
April 2019
2019/04/30

Remarks by LN Sisulu, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the DIRCO Monthly Media Briefing, 30 April 2019, DIRCO Media Centre

2019/04/30 Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Mandate renewal of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) 30 April 2019
2019/04/29

Minister Sisulu to brief media on current affairs

2019/04/29 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine, Monday, 29 April 2019
2019/04/29 SA's foreign relations rest on common interests and goals – not political regimes, by Ndivhuwo Mabaya, News24, 29 April 2019
2019/04/28

Minister Sisulu to brief media on current affairs

2019/04/28

Media Statement on video and media statement issued by Gift of the Givers on South African journalist abducted in 2017

2019/04/28

President Ramaphosa sends his well wishes former President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr Kenneth Kaunda on his 95th Birthday

2019/04/25

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Ukraine, 25 April 2019

2019/04/25

Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule to host a Youth Outreach Programme

2019/04/24 Final Communiqué of the AU Troika Committee and the AU High-Level Committee on Libya, in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt, 23 April 2019
2019/04/24

South Africa calls for a united UN Security Council in dealing with violence against women

2019/04/23

Statement by South Africa during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security: Sexual Violence in Conflict, 23 April 2019

2019/04/22 President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Arab Republic of Egypt
2019/04/22

President Ramaphosa sends condolences to the people and Government of Sri Lanka following terrorist attack

2019/04/17 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), 17 April 2019
2019/04/17 Foreign Policy Review Report, 17 April 2019
2019/04/16

Minister Sisulu to brief media on the Ministerial Review Panel final report

2019/04/15

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Yemen, New York, 15 April 2019

2019/04/13

Presidential Inauguration 2019

2019/04/12

Keynote Address by L N Sisulu, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Dr Phyllis Naidoo Memorial Lecture, Senate Chamber I, Westville Campus University Of Kwazulu-Natal, 12 April 2019

2019/04/10 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Meeting on the humanitarian situation in Venezuela, 10 April 2019
2019/04/10

The Malawi Government thanks the people of South Africa for relief donations

2019/04/10

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to deliver the Keynote Address at the 2019 Dr Phyllis Naidoo Memorial Lecture

2019/04/05

Statement by Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at a Public Lecture on South Africa’s two-year non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), 05 April 2019, Durban

2019/04/05

Minister Sisulu and Minister Cele to hold a follow-up meeting with Heads of the Diplomatic Missions

2019/04/04

Keynote Address by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, HE Ms LN Sisulu, at the Mid-Term Meeting of the BRICS Business Council, Johannesburg, 4 April 2019

2019/04/04

Deputy Minister Landers to deliver public lecture on SA’s UN Security Council tenure

2019/04/03 Keynote Address by L N Sisulu, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation to the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), Johannesburg, 3 April 2019
2019/04/03

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Debate on the situation in Haiti, 3 April 2019

2019/04/02 Remarks by Deputy Minister L. Landers on the occasion of the GRULAC Luncheon, DIRCO, 2 April 2019
2019/04/03

President concludes Working Visit to Equatorial Guinea

2019/04/02 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), Tuesday, 2 April 2019
2019/04/02

President Ramaphosa condemns violence against foreign nationals

2019/04/02

South Africa joins the international community in expressing concerns on the United States (US) Administration's decision to recognise Israel’s sovereignty over the Syrian Heights

 
March 2019
2019/03/31

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to address South African foreign relations priorities at Wits University lecture

2019/03/31

Minister Sisulu and Minister Cele to meet Heads of the Diplomatic Missions

2019/03/29

Minister Sisulu to meet with African ambassadors on violence against foreign nationals

2019/03/27 Minister Sisulu to travel to Mozambique and Zimbabwe to hand over donations to victims of Cyclone Idai
2019/03/27 Statement on the Cabinet Meeting held on 27 March 2019
2019/03/26

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu extends message of condolences to Buthelezi family

2019/03/26

Declaration from SADC Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara, 26 March 2019 [PDF]

2019/03/26 Statement by His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia and Chairman of the Southern African Development Community, on the occasion of the SADC Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara, Pretoria, South Africa, 26 March 2019
2019/03/26 Welcome Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the SADC Solidarity Conference with the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, OR Tambo Building, Tshwane, 26 March 2019
2019/03/26 Statement by the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council Meeting on the Middle East including the Question of Palestine, 26 March 2019
2019/03/26

Minister Sisulu says the time has come for the people of Western Sahara to exercise their right to self-determination through a referendum

2019/03/25 Statement by Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and Chair of the SADC Council of Ministers, on the occasion of the SADC Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara, Pretoria, South Africa, 25 March 2019
2019/03/25 Welcome Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, on the occasion of the SADC Solidarity Conference with Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, Pretoria, 25 March 2019
2019/03/25

President Ramaphosa to deliver a Welcome Address at the SADC Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara

2019/03/22

Media Arrangements for the SADC Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara

2019/03/22

Minister Sisulu thanks South Africans for responding to the call for humanitarian assistance

2019/03/22

United Nations Human Rights Council adopts Resolution to support Caster Semenya, Geneva, UNHRC, 21 March 2019

2019/03/22

United Nations Human Rights Council adopts Resolution to support Caster Semenya titled “Elimination of Discrimination against Women and Girls in Sport”

2019/03/20

Statement delivered by Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, H.E. Mr Luwellyn Landers, at the Second High Level Meeting on South-South Cooperation, on 20 March 2019

2019/03/20

Information on media accreditation for the SADC Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara

2019/03/20

Minister Sisulu to address Western Cape students on international relations and solidarity

2019/03/19

Postponement of the Monthly Media Briefing scheduled for today

2019/03/19

President Ramaphosa sends a message of condolences to the Republic of Indonesia following flash floods

2019/03/19

Media Statement on the Working Group on African and Global Issues (WGAGI)

2019/03/19

Dr Motsepe to address Africa–Asia Partnerships in Healthcare Conference

2019/03/18 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Meeting on the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, New York, 18 March 2019
2019/03/18 SADC to convene a Solidarity Conference with the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)/Western Sahara
2019/03/18

Minister Sisulu to host the DIRCO Monthly Media Briefing

2019/03/18

Deputy Minister Landers to participate at the Second High-Level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation (BAPA+40) in the Republic of Argentina, Buenos Aires, 20 - 22 March 2019

2019/03/18

Minister Sisulu calls on South Africans to make donations for flood relief in neighbouring countries affected by Tropical Cyclone Idai

2019/03/18 Voting Abroad in the 2019 National Elections – 27 April 2019
2019/03/15

Minister Sisulu to host the DIRCO Monthly Media Briefing

2019/03/15

South Africa sends a message of condolences to New Zealand following the Christchurch Mosque massacre

2019/03/15

South Africa and Vietnam conclude fruitful Bilateral Talks

2019/03/14

Minister Sisulu to attend a meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers in Namibia

2019/03/13

Deputy Minister Mhaule hosts her Vietnamese counterpart for Bilateral Talks

2019/03/13

South Africa hands over humanitarian package to Zimbabwe

2019/03/13

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 March 2019

2019/03/12

Joint Communiqué on the Third Session of the Bi-National Commission between Zimbabwe and South Africa, 7 - 12 March 2019, Harare, Zimbabwe

2019/03/12 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on cooperation between the UN and Regional or Sub-Regional Organisations, 12 March 2019
2019/03/12 Minister Sisulu welcomes the progress made in returning the ashes of Ms Bhengu
2019/03/12

South Africa observes Commonwealth Day

2019/03/11 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council Briefing on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), 11 March 2019
2019/03/11

Statement by the Leader of Government Business and MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Sihle Zikalala, on the repatriation of the mortal remains of Ms Buhle Bhengu and visit to the Bhengu family Umlazi H Section, 11 March 2019

2019/03/11

President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Ethiopia following plane crash

2019/03/11

Update on a South African citizen who died in The Bahamas

2019/03/08

Minister Sisulu calls on women to be at the centre of conflict resolution

2019/03/08

Opening Remarks by Deputy Minister R Mhaule, at the Ninth Deputy Ministerial Working Group Meeting (DMWG) between the Republic of South Africa and the Islamic Republic of Iran, 08 March 2019, Cape Town

2019/03/07 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations on the Briefing to the Security Council by the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), 7 March 2019
2019/03/07

Deputy Minister Mhaule hosts her Iranian counterpart in Cape Town

2019/03/07

DIRCO to mark International Women’s Day

2019/03/06

Deputy Minister Mhaule hosts her Iranian counterpart in Cape Town

2019/03/05 Opening Remarks by Deputy Minister Landers during his Working Lunch with the European Union Ambassadors accredited to South Africa, Pretoria, 05 March 2019
2019/03/04

Joint Communiqué following the 8th Forum for Political Dialogue between South Africa and France, held in Pretoria on 28 February 2019

2019/03/04

President undertakes Working Visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini

2019/03/01

South Africa reaffirms support for inclusive, political dialogue in Venezuela at the UN Security Council

 
February 2019
2019/02/28

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Myanmar, 28 February 2019

2019/02/28

Statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, Ambassador Jerry Matjila, during the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the political situation in Syria, 28 February 2019

2019/02/27

Minister Sisulu to host her French counterpart in Pretoria

2019/02/27

President Ramaphosa congratulates President Buhari on his re-election

2019/02/27 Opening Remarks by Mr Luwellyn Landers, MP, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, at the Western Sahara Side-Event, on 27 February 2019, on the European Union and its Member State’s responsibility for the Decolonisation of Western Sahara
2019/02/27

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 27 February 2019

2019/02/26

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Open Briefing of the United Nations Security Council, 26 February 2019

2019/02/26

Minister Sisulu to host her French counterpart in Pretoria

2019/02/26

South Africa and Namibia to co-host SADC Solidarity Conference on Western Sahara

2019/02/26

Voting Abroad in the 2019 National Elections

2019/02/25 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council Meeting on the AU/UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)
2019/02/25 Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers at the Annual High-Level Panel Discussion on Human Rights mainstreaming, 40th Session of the Human Rights Council, Human Rights in the light of Multilateralism: Opportunities, Challenges and the way forward
2019/02/25 South Africa deposits its Instrument of Ratification of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
2019/02/25 Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers, South African Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the High-Level Segment of the 40th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland
2019/02/24 Deputy Minister Landers to attend the United Nations High-Level Segment of the Human Rights Council in Geneva
2019/02/22 Statement by Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at a Public Lecture on Creating a Secure and Peaceful world: Key priorities during South Africa's tenure in the UN Security Council
2019/02/21 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Central African Republic 21 February 2019
2019/02/20 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East including the question of Palestine
2019/02/20 Deputy Minister Landers to deliver Public Lecture on SA?s UN Security Council tenure, 22 February
2019/02/19 Statement by the Permanent Representative of South Africa, Ambassador Jerry Matjila, on the situation in Burundi
2019/02/19 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council meeting on Yemen
2019/02/19 Remarks by L N Sisulu, Minister of International Relations and cooperation on the occasion of the DIRCO media engagement, 19 February 2019
2019/02/18 Minister Sisulu to meet Members of the Diplomatic Corps and brief the media
2019/02/17 Quiet AU lobbying paid off for Lindiwe Sisulu, IOL, 17 February 2019
2019/02/17 Minister Sisulu to host post SONA breakfast with Members of the Diplomatic Corps and hold monthly briefing, 19 February 2019
2019/02/16 South Africa condemns attack on Iranian border guards
2019/02/15 South Africa honoured to assume role of chairing the African Union in 2020, by Lindiwe Sisulu, Daily Maverick, 15 February 2019
2019/02/14 Reply by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the debate on the State of the Nation Address, 14 February 2019
2019/02/14 South Africa condemns deadly attack in Kashmir
2019/02/13 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council Meeting on Iraq, 13 February 2019
2019/02/13 Address by L N Sisulu, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the occasion of the debate on the President’s State of the Nation Address, 13 February 2019
2019/02/13

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 February 2019

2019/02/12 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council meeting on Ukraine
2019/02/11 President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a Working Visit to Ethiopia
2019/02/08 President Cyril Ramaphosa to lead SA Delegation to AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10-11 February 2019
2019/02/07 State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, 7 February 2019, Parliament
2019/02/05 Statement by the Deputy Director-General Global Governance and Continental Agenda of South Africa, Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi, during the United Nations Security Council Debate on “Transnational Organised Crime at Sea as a Threat to International Peace and Security”, 5 February 2019
2019/02/04 Statement by the Permanent Representative of South Africa, Ambassador Jerry Matjila, United Nations Security Council Debate on “Threats to international peace and security: Impact of mercenary groups on regional peace and stability”, 4 February 2019
2019/02/04 Statement following Meeting between DIRCO and the country representatives of Switzerland, UK, Germany, Netherlands and USA
2019/02/03 Statement on the Memorandum by Embassies of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland, February 3, 2019
 
January 2019
2019/01/29

South Africa condemns deadly attacks in the Philippines

2019/01/29

Speech by Deputy Minister Landers participation at the GEG-Africa Programme and the T20 African Standing Group Meeting, the G20 and Africa: Navigating African Priorities for the G20, 29 January 2019

2019/01/29 Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Sulu Province, the Philippines, 28 January 2019
2019/01/28

President Ramaphosa sends condolences to the Federative Republic of Brazil

2019/01/26 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the UN Security Council Meeting on Venezuela, 26 January 2019
2019/01/25 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the UN Security Council Open Debate on Addressing the Impacts of Climate related Disasters on International Peace and Security, 25 January 2019
2019/01/25 Gandhi Mandela Freedom Lecture by His Excellency President Ramaphosa during his State Visit to the Republic of India, 25 January 2019
2019/01/25

India-South Africa Joint Statement/Joint Communiqué of the State Visit of President Cyril Ramaphosa to India: 25-26 January 2019

2019/01/25 Media Remarks by His Excellency President Ramaphosa at the conclusion of Official Talks on the occasion of his State Visit to India, 25 January 2019
2019/01/25

South Africa is on a Path of Renewal and Growth

2019/01/25 Security Council Press Statement on Colombia, 24 January 2019
2019/01/23 Acting President Mabuza declares special official funeral for Ambassador Dumisani Khumalo
2019/01/23 Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the WEF Global Press Conference, Davos-Klosters, Switzerland
2019/01/23 Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council Meeting on Colombia
2019/01/23 President Cyril Ramaphosa to brief global media today at the 2019 World Economic Forum meeting
2019/01/22 President Ramaphosa arrives in Davos-Klosters for the World Economic Forum
2019/01/22 Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the media briefing of the launch of the Global Commission on the Future of Work Report at the International Labour Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
2019/01/22 Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the official launch of the Global Commission on the Future of Work Report in Geneva, Switzerland
2019/01/22 President Ramaphosa arrives in Geneva to launch Future of Work Report
2019/01/21

President Ramaphosa pays Tribute to the late Ambassador Dumisani Khumalo

2019/01/21 President Ramaphosa departs to international working visits
2019/01/21 Minister Sisulu extends condolences to the family and friends of the late Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo
2019/01/21

Voter registration for SA citizens living abroad in February 2019

2019/01/20 Minister Sisulu media statement on the four South Africans who drowned in Mozambique, Mr Andre Hanekom, and protests in Zimbabwe
2019/01/20 President Ramaphosa congratulates Felix Tshisekedi as president elect of the Democratic Republic of Congo
2019/01/20 Congratulatory message by the SADC Chairperson to the President-elect of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mr Felix Tshisekedi
2019/01/18

President Ramaphosa to attend Geneva Launch of Future of Work Report

2019/01/18 Deputy Minister Landers to pay official visit to Madagascar
2019/01/18 Statement delivered by H.E. Ambassador J Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations in New York during the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Libya - 18 January 2019
2019/01/18 Communiqué of the High-Level Consultative Meeting of Heads of State and Government on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 17 January, 2019
2019/01/17 Statement delivered by H.E. Jerry Matjila during the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Sudan Sanctions, 17 January 2019
2019/01/17

Minister Sisulu was never a Director or shareholder of Dyambu Holdings, contrary to Mr Agrizzi’s testimony in the State Capture Commission

2019/01/17 Communiqué of the Double Troika Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Addis Ababa, Republic of Ethiopia, 17th January 2019
2019/01/17

Statement on four South Africans missing in Mozambique

2019/01/17

Security Council Press Statement on Mali, 16 January 2019

2019/01/16

Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Nairobi, 16 January 2019

2019/01/16

President Ramaphosa arrives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ahead of the SADC Double Troika Summit

2019/01/16

President Ramaphosa to attend SADC Double Troika Summit in Ethiopia

2019/01/16

President Ramaphosa condemns attacks in Kenya

2019/01/15

South Africa statement on protests in Zimbabwe

2019/01/15

Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the Working Visit by HE Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa to the Democratic People’s Republic of Algeria

2019/01/14

President Ramaphosa to address the Pre-World Economic Forum Breakfast

2019/01/14

Joint Communiqué following Official Talks between H. E. President Cyril Ramaphosa and H. E. President Filipe Nyusi

2019/01/14

South Africa statement on the unfolding electoral process in the DRC

2019/01/14

President Ramaphosa to undertake a Working Visit to the Republic of Mozambique

2019/01/14

Deputy President David Mabuza departs South Africa for the Republic of Ethiopia

2019/01/13

SADC urges all-inclusive government in DRC

2018/11/12

Minister Sisulu to engage media on recent international development

2018/11/12

Minister Sisulu to engage media on recent international developments

2019/01/11 Statement by South Africa to the United Nations Security Council on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), 11 January 2019
2019/01/11 Statement on the Results of the 30 December 2018 Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo by the SADC Organ Chairperson, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia, 11 January, 2019
2019/01/10

President Ramaphosa congratulates President of Venezuela H.E. Mr Maduro following his Inauguration

2019/01/10

President Ramaphosa notes provisional results of Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

2019/01/09

Speech by Deputy Minister Mhaule on the 25 years of South Africa’s Freedom at the Research and Information System for developing countries (RIS), 9 January 2019

2019/01/09

President Ramaphosa congratulates newly elected President of Madagascar

2019/01/09

Media Statement following a Meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Edgar Lungu

2019/01/08

South Africa calls for calm ahead of the announcement of the official election results in the DRC

2019/01/07

South Africa condemns attempted military coup d’état in Gabon

2019/01/04

Deputy Minister Mhaule to pay official visit to India

2019/01/02

African Union Electoral Observation Mission for the General Elections of 30 December 2018 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Preliminary Declaration Kinshasa, 02 January 2019

2019/01/02 Preliminary Statement by Honourable Joseph Malanji, M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambia and Head of the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to the 2018 Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo Kinshasa, 2 January 2019
2019/01/02

President Ramaphosa extends best wishes to the 38th President of the Federative Republic of Brazil

2019/01/02

Guest Column: Peace and stability in Africa a priority as South Africa joins the UN Security Council, by Ndivhuwo Mabaya, News24, 02 January 2019

2019/01/01

Minister Sisulu concerned about allegations of South African involvement in extremist activities in Mozambique

2019/01/01

South Africa assumes Non-Permanent Seat on the United Nations Security Council

 
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