Address by President Ramaphosa to European Parliament: South Africa – European Parliament, 14 November 2018, Strasbourg, France. It is a great honour and a privilege to address this gathering in the centenary year of the birth of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the founding father of our democratic nation, a revered statesman and a committed internationalist.

Reaffirmation of historical ties and charting a new path of shared prosperity at the centre of President Ramaphosa’s interaction with President of European Parliament. President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning held discussions with the President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani in Strasbourg, France.

President Ramaphosa arrives in the French Republic to address the European Parliament. President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 14 November 2018, arrived in Strasbourg, French Republic for the working visit to the European Union (EU).

President Cyril Ramaphosa to undertake a Working Visit to the European Union. Pretoria - President Cyril Ramaphosa will on 14-15 November 2018 undertake a Working Visit to the European Union (EU) in Strasbourg, France and Brussels in Belgium.

South Africa prepares for a two-year term at the Security Council. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has reached an advanced stage of its preparation for South Africa's third term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) by hosting a workshop with the incoming, current and outgoing elected members (E10) of the UNSC.

Speaking Notes for Deputy Minister Landers at Business Event Madrid, 13 November 2018. Introduction - I am honoured and delighted to be here in Madrid. We just completed very successful political Consultations between Spain and South Africa, a forum which continues to contribute positively towards deepening the political and economic ties between our two countries.

Minister Sisulu to host scheduled monthly media briefing

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, will on Monday, 12 November 2018, host a briefing to appraise members of the press about a number of developments relating to the implementation of South Africa’s foreign policy.

Deputy Minister Landers to undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Spain. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Luwellyn Landers, will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Spain to co-chair the 12th South Africa- Spain Annual Consultations with his counterpart, the Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Fernando Martín Valenzuela Marzo scheduled for 12 November 2018.

South Africa to host Czech Republic Political Consultations. Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers will host the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Mr Martin Tlapa for Political Consultations on 09 November 2018. The 2018 Political Consultations will focus on Trade and Investment, Tourism, Defence Cooperation and Science and Technology.

South African journalist and her Kenyan colleague have been given their travel documents.The High Commissioner of South Africa in Tanzania, Mr Thami Mseleku, has informed the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, that the passports of a South African journalist and that of her Kenyan colleague have been returned.

President Ramaphosa sends condolences to the people of Zimbabwe following bus crash. President Cyril Ramaphosa has learned with great sadness of the horrific accident which has claimed 47 lives in Zimbabwe.

RSA journalist and Kenyan colleague released from detention in Tanzania. South African journalist Angela Quintal and her Kenyan colleague who were detained by law enforcement in Tanzania last night have been released, they are safe and relieved that they are now with the High Commissioner of South Africa, High Commissioner Thami Mseleku.

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 7 November, 2018. Cabinet met on Wednesday, 7 November 2018 at Tuynhuys in Cape Town. Issues in the Environment – Presidential Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Summit - Cabinet welcomes the successful deliberations of the Presidential Gender Based Violence and Femicide Summit held on 01 and 02 November.

IORA Member States establish “The IORA Nelson Mandela be the Legacy Internship Programme” in honour of Mandela. The 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers Meeting which took place on 02 November 2018 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province, has honoured former President Nelson Mandela by establishing “The IORA Nelson Mandela Be the Legacy Internship Programme.”

DIRCO clarifies Denel - Saudi Investments media report. The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation has noted with concern an article in the Mail and Guardian “Saudi stake in Denel is off, says minister”, dated 02 November 2018, suggesting that the proposed investment by Saudi Arabia on Denel has not proceeded due to a “personal matter”.

Minister Sisulu to host Council of Ministers Meeting of Indian Ocean Rim Association

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, will on Friday, 02 November 2018 host the 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers Meeting in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province.

South African Government welcomes the release of William Endley from South Sudan. The South African Government welcomes the decision by H.E President Salva Kiir of South Sudan to pardon South African national, Mr William Endley, as a gesture of peace.

South Africa notes situation in Western Sahara on the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). South Africa notes the adoption of Resolution 2440(2018) by the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Western Sahara to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for the next six month effective from 01 November 2018.

Deputy President Mabuza conveys well wishes to the Government and people of South Sudan. In his capacity as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy to the Republic of South Sudan, Deputy President David Mabuza sends his well wishes to the Government and the people of South Sudan on the joyous occasion of National Peace Celebration that is taking place in Juba in South Sudan today, 31 October 2018.

South Africa expresses support to Cuba ahead of the voting in the UN General Assembly on Cuba’s resolution on ending the economic embargo imposed by the USA. President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s support for Cuba’s annual resolution on the “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America (USA) against Cuba,” which will be voted on in the General Assembly at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York on Wednesday, 31 October 2018.

Media Briefing on the 18th IORA Council of Ministers Meeting

Members of the media are invited to a media briefing on the upcoming 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers Meeting scheduled for 02 November 2018 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province.

President Ramaphosa commends German investment in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended German investors for their continued engagement with South Africa. There are around 600 German companies in South Africa, employing more than 100 000 South Africans.

President Ramaphosa congratulates H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde on her election as President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Her Excellency Sahle-Work Zewde, who was elected by the Ethiopian Parliament on Thursday, 25 October 2018.

President Ramaphosa to invite investment in South Africa and the continent. President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday 30 October 2018, engage with heads of state and government and leaders of the global private sector as part of his participation in the G20 Compact with Africa Conference and the G20 Investment Summit.

South Africa and Germany to deepen bilateral ties. South Africa and Germany are poised to strengthen bilateral relations and to work together closely in pursuit of African development and global peace and security.

President Ramaphosa congratulates the President-elect of Brazil. On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the President-elect of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E. Jair Bolsonaro, on his election as the next Brazilian President.

South Africa sends condolences to Indonesia following plane crash. The South African Government has sent a message of condolences to the Government and the people of Indonesia following the plane crash on the morning of 29 October 2018.

President Ramaphosa arrives in Germany for G20 Compact with Africa Conference. President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 29 October 2018, arrived in the Federal Republic of Germany to attend the G20 Compact with Africa Conference scheduled for 29 to 30 October 2018 in Berlin.

South Africa sends a message of condolences to the USA following the Pittsburgh synagogue tragedy. On behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, H.E. President Cyril Ramaposa has sent a message of condolences to the Government and the people of the United States of America (USA) following the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, 27 October 2018, which left 11 people dead and scores injured.

President Ramaphosa to participate in the G20 Africa Summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 28 October 2018, embark on a working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany to attend the G20 Africa Conference scheduled for 29 to 30 October 2018 in Berlin.

Statement on the outcomes of the inaugural South Africa Investment Conference. President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the success of the inaugural South Africa Investment Conference - which has generated announcements of investment of R290 billion - as the beginning of a new narrative on investment in South Africa.

Opening Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the South Africa Investment Conference, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 26 October 2018. I am pleased to welcome you all to this inaugural investment conference. We are pleased and humbled that you have responded to the call by the government and the people of South Africa to participate in this conference and thus be part of a new dawn in our country.

President Ramaphosa to lead the South Africa Investment Conference. President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African government in hosting the three-day South Africa Investment Conference 2018 which will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, ‪from tomorrow, ‪Thursday, 25 October 2018.

South African statement on the occasion of United Nations Day. The Government and people of South Africa joins the international community in celebrating the anniversary of the United Nations on United Nations Day, which is the day marking entry into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945.

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 24 October 2018. Cabinet met on Wednesday, 24 October 2018 at Tuynhuys in Cape Town. Issues in the environment - Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) - Cabinet welcomes the maiden MTBPS by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, which is based on the strong conviction that South Africa can be renewed.

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the 2018 South African Heads of Mission (HOM) Conference, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria, South Africa, 23 October 2018.

Photos: DNS/Yandisa Monakali

President Ramaphosa to address the 2018 Heads of Mission Conference

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 23 October 2018, address the 2018 Heads of Mission Conference (HOM) at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in Pretoria.

Minister Sisulu to host Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates

2018 Heads of Missions (HOM) Conference, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria, South Africa 21-25 October 2018.

Photo: DNS/Jacoline Schoonees

DIRCO to host the 2018 Heads of Missions Conference

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the 2018 Heads of Missions (HOM) conference from 21 to 25 October 2018 under the theme: “A new dawn: Inclusiveness of South Africa’s foreign policy which aims to promote a better South Africa, Africa and the world.”

President Ramaphosa mourns the passing of the widow of the former Swedish Prime Minister. President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa and people of South Africa have joined the world in mourning the sad passing of Lisbet Palme (87), the widow of the former Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme.

Deputy Minister Landers to undertake a working visit to Tunisia. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Luwellyn Landers will undertake a Working Visit to Tunis, Tunisia, from 17 to 18 October 2018.

Media accreditation for the Meeting of the IORA Council of Ministers. South Africa is scheduled to host the 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers Meetings from 31 October-02 November 2018 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province. The Council of Ministers will take place under the theme: “IORA – Uniting the Peoples of Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East through Enhanced Co-operation for Peace, Stability and Sustainable Development.”

President Ramaphosa to lead South African delegation to DRC for SA/DRC BNC. Pretoria - President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Monday 15 October 2018, lead a South African delegation to the 11th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Minister Sisulu attends Ministerial Meeting for the BNC between South Africa and DRC. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation will today, 14 October 2018, travel to Kinshasa for the Ministerial Meeting in preparation for the 11th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) scheduled for Tuesday, 16 October 2018.

Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers to undertake a Working Visit to the Saharawi Refugee Camps in Tindouf, South West Algeria. Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers will undertake a Working Visit to the Saharawi Refugee Camps in Tindouf, South West Algeria, from 12-15 October 2018.

President Ramaphosa on the passing of former Minister Roelof "Pik" Botha. President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences at the passing away of former Minister of Mineral and Energy Affairs Mr Roelof “Pik” Botha. Mr Botha, 86, passed away in Pretoria after an illness. President Ramaphosa’s thoughts are with the family, friends and former colleagues of Mr Botha who served as Minister of Mineral and Energy Affairs for two years under the leadership of President Nelson Mandela.

Remarks by Minister Lindiwe Sisulu on the occasion of the DIRCO monthly media briefing, Media Briefing Room, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria, 11 October 2018. Welcome members of the press. In our midst we have Deputy Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Landers and Ms Mhaule, our Director-General Mr Mahoai and DIRCO senior officials.

Minister Sisulu to hold scheduled monthly media briefing

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon Lindiwe Sisulu, will on Thursday, 11 October 2018, hold a monthly media engagement with members of the press.