Minister Naledi Pandor attends the 48th Edition of the Intelligence on the World, Europe and Italy Forum, in Italy. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has arrived in Milan, Italy to participate in the 48th Edition of the Intelligence on the World, Europe and Italy Forum, starting on 02 – 04 September 2022.

South Africa sends message of condolence and solidarity to Pakistan following the devastating floods experienced during the current Monsoon season. The South African Government wishes to express its condolences to the Government and people of Pakistan following the large-scale destruction and loss of thousands of lives in the wake of the recent flooding witnessed in Pakistan.

Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful visit to the Middle East Region. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, has concluded her successful visit to the Middle East region.

Minister Naledi Pandor to lead the South African delegation to the Eighth TICAD Summit in Tunis, Tunisia on 27 – 28 August 2022. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will lead the South African Delegation at the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Summit, scheduled to take place from 27 – 28 August 2022 in Tunis, Tunisia.

Statement on the conclusion of the 10th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, United Nations, New York, 26 August 2022. South Africa is deeply disappointed and dismayed at yet another failed Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula and DIRCO lead support drive for SA re-election to ICAO Council

The Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, joined by Transport Deputy Minister, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga, and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will lead the drive to solicit support for South Africa’s re-election to the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Council during a breakfast session with Ambassadors and High Commissioners from foreign embassies in the Republic as a way of further strengthening relations and mutual interest.

Ongoing court process in respect of the decision to provide Humanitarian Assistance to Cuba through the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has noted the Constitutional Court order, published on 23 August 2022, dismissing its application for direct access to appeal the order by the Gauteng Division of the High Court (Pretoria) on 22 March 2022, that interdicted the Government and the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund (Fund) from proceeding to provide humanitarian assistance to Cuba through the Fund.

Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini embarks on a Working Visit to the Levant region. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will embark on a Working Visit to the Levant region from 21-26 August 2022. The Deputy Minister will visit Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.

Minister Pandor to interact with Khayamandi Community on Gender-Based Violence

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will be a guest speaker at an event organised to deal with the scourge of Gender-Based Violence at Kaya Mnandi Township, in Stellenbosch on Saturday, 20 August 2022.

President Cyril Ramaphosa participates in the 42nd Ordinary Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit of Heads of State and Government, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. 17-18 August 2022.

Photo: Yandisa Monakali / DIRCO

President Ramaphosa arrives in Kinshasa, DRC for the 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC. President Cyril Ramaphosa has today Tuesday, 16 August 2022, arrived in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on a Working Visit to participate in the 42nd Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government.

President Ramaphosa departs SA for DRC to participate in the 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC. President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Tuesday, 16 August 2022, departed South Africa for the Democratic Republic of Congo, on a Working Visit to participate in the 42nd Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government.

President Ramaphosa to participate in 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC. President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 16 August 2022, undertake a Working Visit to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to participate in the 42nd Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government.

Deputy Minister Botes to address International Youth Day commemoration event in Bloemfontein

The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will speak at the commemoration of International Youth Day on Friday, 12 August 2022, at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, Free State Province.

Minister Pandor hosts her Zimbabwean counterpart

At the invitation of Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa; Mr Frederick Shava, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe will pay an official visit to South Africa to co-chair the Mid-Term Review of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) to be held in Pretoria on Wednesday, 10 August 2022.

Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the occasion of the hosting of the South Africa – United States Strategic Dialogue, 08 August 2022, Pretora. I am pleased to welcome you and your delegation to our beautiful country and to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.

Address by Minister Naledi Pandor at the at the South Africa – Botswana Heritage Day Celebration event, King Keitseng Monument, in Lobatse, Republic of Botswana, 5 August 2022.

Photo: Katlholo Maifadi / DIRCO

President to lead talks at High-Level South Africa – Botswana Business Roundtable. President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 04 August 2022, embark on a Working Visit to the Republic of Botswana to lead talks at the High-Level South Africa – Botswana Business Roundtable.

Address by Dr GNM Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Botswana – South Africa Business Forum, 03rd August 2022, Gaborone. I would like to extend a warm welcome to you all to the Botswana – South Africa Business Forum, which forms part of our celebrations of 28 years of trade and investment relations between our two countries.

Address by Dr GNM Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Symposium on the Framework Document on South Africa’s National Interest and its advancement in a Global Environment, Monday, 1 August 2022 from 09h00 to 13h00 at the DIRCO Conference Centre, Pretoria. I wish to thank all of you for agreeing to be part of this discussion and release of our country’s National Interest document that seeks to outline and define the key values, principles and goals that influence our Foreign policy and practice as South Africa.

DIRCO to host a Symposium on South Africa’s National Interest Framework Document and its advancement in a Global Environment

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), led by its Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host a Symposium on South Africa’s National Interest Framework Document and its Advancement in a Global Environment on Monday, 01 August 2022, in Pretoria.

Address by Minister Pandor to the Conference of Palestinian Heads of Mission in Africa, Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria, 26 July 2022. It is my pleasure to warmly welcome our brothers and sisters from Palestine to South Africa. We are honoured that you chose South Africa as the venue for this important meeting.

Minister Pandor congratulates Professor Tshilidzi Marwala on his appointment as the Rector of the United Nations University. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has congratulated Professor Tshilidzi Marwala on being appointed the seventh Rector of the United Nations University in Tokyo, Japan.

Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Cuba. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his Working Visit to Havana, Cuba, where he co-chaired the 16th Meeting of the Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) with the Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr Gerardo Peñalver.

DIRCO and the Embassy of the State of Qatar to visit Limpopo as part of Mandela Month activities

The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, joined by the Ambassador of the State of Qatar, HE Tariq Ali Faraj Al-Ansari, will visit the town Mookgopong in the Limpopo Province on Friday, 22 July 2022, where they will jointly visit and spend 67 minutes of community work as part of Nelson Mandela International Day.

Update on media arrangements for the SADC MCO and Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit Plus the Kingdom of Eswatini
 
President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, will convene the SADC Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit Plus the Kingdom of eSwatini, on 21 July in Pretoria.

Minister Naledi Pandor to participate in Nelson Mandela Day

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will join South Africans and the international community in marking the annual Nelson Mandela International Day on Monday, 18 July 2022.

Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 17 August 2022. Issues in the Environment - Energy - Cabinet welcomed the interventions introduced by government to address the country’s energy crisis. The far-reaching measures pave the way to reduce load-shedding, transform the electricity sector and achieve long-term energy security.

Deputy Minister Botes to host United Kingdom’s Minister of Africa. The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on Tuesday, 12 July 2022, host the United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, Ms Vicky Ford, for bilateral consultations.

Minister Naledi Pandor pays a courtesy call on the President of Uganda, HE Mr Yoweri Museveni, at the Uganda State House, in Entebbe, Republic of Uganda, 12 July 2022.

Photo: Jacoline Schoonees / DIRCO

Meeting between Minister Naledi Pandor and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, in Kampala, Republic of Uganda, 11 July 2022.

Photo: Jacoline Schoonees / DIRCO

Minister Pandor undertakes a Working Visit to Uganda to co-chair the Second Session of the SA – Uganda JCC on 11 – 12 July 2022. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will undertake a Working Visit to Uganda to co-chair the Second Session of South Africa – Uganda Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), with her counterpart, Hon. General Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, the Ugandan Minister of Foreign Affairs on 11 – 12 July 2022.

President mourns passing of Former President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos. President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deepest condolences to the people and Government of the Republic of Angola on the passing of former President José Eduardo dos Santos.

Speech by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor at the G20 Foreign Minister Meeting in Bali, Indonesia, 08 July 2022.“Strengthening Multilateralism” - I thank Minister Mersurdi for the excellent arrangements and hospitality arranged for us for this G20 Meeting of foreign ministers.

South Africa to host an Extra-Ordinary Summit of the SADC Organ. The media are invited to apply for accreditation to an Extra-Ordinary Summit of the SADC Organ Troika to be held in Pretoria on Thursday, 21 July 2022.

Meeting between Minister Naledi Pandor and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in the European Union (EU), Mr Josep Borrell Fontelles, in Bali, Republic of Indonesia, 7 July 2022.

Photo: Katlholo Maifadi / DIRCO

Meeting between Minister Naledi Pandor and the Foreign Affairs Minister of Indonesia, Ms Retno Marsudi, in Bali, Republic of Indonesia, 7 July 2022.

Photo: Katlholo Maifadi / DIRCO

Minister Pandor attends G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Bali, Indonesia. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, arrives in Bali, Indonesia, today to attend a two-day G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting (G20 FMM), scheduled to take place from 07-08 July 2022.

Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 7 July 2022. Issues in the Environment - Update on the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - Cabinet commended all people in South Africa who chose to vaccinate and observe all COVID-19 protocols that resulted in the country averting rising numbers of new cases during the fifth wave of the pandemic.

Meeting between Minister Naledi Pandor and the CEO of National Research Foundation (NRF), Professor Low Teck Seng, in Singapore, Republic of Singapore, 5 July 2022.

Photo: Katlholo Maifadi / DIRCO

Minister Pandor undertakes Official Visit to Singapore. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is undertaking an Official Visit to Singapore, scheduled for 05-06 July 2022, at the invitation of the Honourable Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, to discuss bilateral and multilateral cooperation issues of mutual interest.

Spain and South Africa Joint Communiqué on the 14th Round of Bilateral Consultations held in Madrid, Spain, 1 July 2022. On 1 July 2022 Spain hosted the 14th round of Bilateral Consultations in Madrid, welcoming the return to the in-person format that was temporarily abandoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

South Africa calls for investigation into distressing number of deaths of African migrants attempting to cross the Morocco – Spain border. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) expresses deep regret and concern at the death of at least 23 and the injury of several migrants who attempted to cross the border from Morocco into the Spanish city of Melilla.