We stand with Palestine, The Star, by Dr Naledi Pandor, 12 August 2021. Unjust actions committed by Israel offend letter and spirit of AU charter. On behalf of the South African Government, I recently had to communicate our objection to the unjust and unwarranted decision of the AU Commission to grant Israel observer status in the union.

Joint Communiqué issued by Amb. Raychelle Omamo and Dr Naledi Pandor at the Inaugural Session of the Kenya - South Africa Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), held on 11th August, 2021. The Inaugural Session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) between the Governments of the Republics of Kenya and South Africa was held on 11th August, 2021 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Minister Pandor travels to Kenya to inaugurate the South Africa – Kenya Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC). The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will represent South Africa at the First Session of the South Africa – Kenya Joint Commission of Cooperation (JCC), scheduled to take on 10 – 11 August 2021 in Nairobi, Republic of Kenya.

The global community must unite against vaccine racism and nationalism and defeat COVID-19 in honour of Madiba, Daily Maverick, by Naledi Pandor, 3 August 2021. Were Nelson Mandela alive today, having been born into a life of struggle that was given momentum by global solidarity, he would most certainly urge us as humanity to rise together in solidarity to save the lives of all, everywhere, because none of us is safe until all are safe.

South Africa objects to the African Union Commission Decision to grant Israel Observer Status. The Government of South Africa is appalled at the unjust and unwarranted decision of the AU Commission to grant Israel observer status in the African Union.

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes co-chairs the virtual Seventh South Africa – Chile Joint Consultative Mechanism Meeting with the Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile, Ms Carolina Valdivia, Pretoria, South Africa, 22 July 2021.

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Deputy Minister Botes to chair the Seventh Meeting of the South Africa – Chile Joint Consultative Mechanism on 22 July 2021. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will hold the Seventh South Africa – Chile Joint Consultative Mechanism Meeting with Ms Carolina Valdivia, Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile, during the afternoon of 22 July 2021.

Minister Naledi Pandor delivers a virtual Keynote Address at the Annual Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the occasion of the Nelson Mandela International Day, Pretoria, South Africa, 21 July 2021.

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Remarks by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, at the Annual Observance of the Nelson Mandela International Day, 21 July 2021, New York, UN General Assembly Hall. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of South Africa and His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, it is an honour for me to be with you today, even though virtually, to mark this auspicious occasion, the Nelson Mandela International Day.

Minister Naledi Pandor co-chairs the Ministerial Segment of the virtual 16th South Africa – Russia Federation Session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC), Pretoria, South Africa, 20 July 2021.

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Minister Pandor leads the South African delegation at the 16th South Africa – Russian Federation Session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC). The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor will lead the South African delegation and Co-Chair the Ministerial Segment of the 16th South Africa – Russia Federation Session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC), taking place, virtually, today, Tuesday, 20 July 2021.

Diplomatic and Political Consultations between Minister Naledi Pandor and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Windhoek, Republic of Namibia, 14 July 2021.

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Minister Pandor travels to Windhoek, Namibia for Diplomatic and Political Consultations. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is travelling to Namibia, today, 14 July 2021, to have Diplomatic and Political Consultations with her counterpart, HE Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the Namibian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.

Political Declaration adopted at the online Mid-Term Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement under the Theme: “Non-Aligned Movement at the Centre of Multilateral Efforts in responding Global Challenges,” 13-14 July 2021. We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Member States, having met through video conference at the online Mid-term Ministerial Conference of NAM, under the Theme: “Non-Aligned Movement at the Centre of Multilateral Efforts in responding Global Challenges,” on 13-14 July 2021, undertook a review of the progress achieved in the implementation of the outcomes of the XVIII Summit of the Movement held in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan, on 25-26 October 2019, and with a view to making an effective contribution to the solution of the major problems of concern to all NAM Member States and to the entire mankind.

Statement by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the Mid-Term Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement under the Theme: “Non-Aligned Movement at the Centre of Multilateral Efforts in responding Global Challenges,” 13-14 July 2021. I thank you for convening this online Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Minister Pandor mourns the passing of Dr Ben Ngubane. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has conveyed her heartfelt condolences to Dr Ben Ngubane family, friends and colleagues, following the announcement of his untimely passing, this morning.

Minister Pandor leads South African delegation at the Meeting of the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is today, 07 July 2021, leading a South African Government delegation at the virtual Meeting of the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ (MCO) on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.

Virtual Political Consultations between Deputy Minister Alvin Botes and the Deputy Foreign Minister for non-European Countries and Economic Diplomacy of the Czech Republic, Mr Martin Tlapa, Pretoria, South Africa, 1 July 2021.

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Deputy Minister Botes holds Political Consultations with the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, held Political Consultations with the Deputy Foreign Minister for non-European Countries and Economic Diplomacy of the Czech Republic, Mr Martin Tlapa.

Ongoing political and security situation in the Kingdom of eSwatini. The South African Government notes with great concern the ongoing political and security situation in the Kingdom of eSwatini.

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 June 2021. Issues in the Environment - Adjusted Alert Level 4 of the national lockdown - Cabinet reaffirmed the move to Adjusted Alert Level 4 as announced by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, 27 June 2021 as a necessary step in the fight against the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa.

Minister Naledi Pandor attends the G20 Ministers’ Meetings, Matera, Republic of Italy, 28-29 June 2021.

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Matera Declaration on Food Security, Nutrition and Food Systems. A Call to Action in the time of the COVID – 19 pandemic and beyond. We, the G20 Foreign Affairs and Development Ministers, UN agencies and other partners convened here in Matera to contribute to strengthening international efforts to contain the effects of the pandemic on lives and livelihoods and to build forward better.

South Africa reiterates its support for multilateral efforts aimed at tackling global challenges. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, said today, 29 June 2021, at meetings of the G20 taking place in Matera, Italy, that South Africa supports international efforts to tackle the health and socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister Pandor arrives in Italy for G20 Ministers’ Meetings. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has today, 28 June 2021, arrived in Matera, Italy, where she is representing South Africa in a number of meetings of the G20 Ministers.

South Africa contacts French authorities following the ill treatment of opera star Pretty Yende. The South African Government has noted with concern the manner in which acclaimed international opera singer, Pretty Yende, was treated at the Charles De Gaulle International Airport in Paris, France, on Monday, 21 June 2021.

Communiqué of the Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, 23rd June, 2021, Maputo, Mozambique. The Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held at Joaquim Chissano International Conference Centre in Maputo, Republic of Mozambique, on the 23rd June 2021.

Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Turkey. The Deputy of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his working visit to Turkey, where he attended the inaugural Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) from 18 - 20 June 2021.

Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Turkey. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is scheduled to undertake a Working Visit to Turkey, where he will take part in the inaugural Antalya Diplomatic Forum (ADF) from 18 - 20 June 2021.

Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation to a SADC-EU Ministerial Political Dialogue on 16 June 2021. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will participate in the virtual Southern African Development Community (SADC)-European Union (EU) Ministerial Political Dialogue on 16 June 2021.

South Africa declares diplomats persona non grata for abusing diplomatic privileges. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation wishes to confirm that it has, on behalf of the Republic of South Africa, declared several diplomats persona non grata following an intensive investigation into their flouting of diplomatic privileges.

South Africa sends condolences to Pakistan following a train crash in the Sindh province. The South African Government has learnt with sadness of the Pakistani train collision in a remote part of southern Sindh province which occurred on Monday, 07 June 2021, and caused the tragic loss of least 63 people.

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 9 June 2021. Issues in the Environment - Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) vaccine roll-out - Cabinet welcomed the progress with COVID-19 vaccinations which had on Tuesday, 8 June 2021 reached 1, 524, 589 and the Pfizer First Dose vaccinations breached the one-million mark with 1, 045, 245, which is a remarkable milestone.

Joint Statement at the conclusion of the Working Visit to South Africa by Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, 04 June 2021. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, hosted her Rwandan counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, on a Working Visit to South Africa on 4 June 2021.

Remarks by Minister Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Minister’s Dinner with Heads of Mission from the Asia and Middle East Region resident in Pretoria, 3 June 2021. It is a pleasure and honour for me to welcome you this evening. During the past 15 months, COVID-19 has prohibited us from holding such gatherings.

South Africa and Cuba commemorates 27 years of diplomatic relations based on solidarity and cooperation. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, and her Cuban counterpart, HE Mr Bruno Rodriquez Parrilla, virtually commemorated the 27 years of formal diplomatic relations between their two countries.

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes participates in the Debate on the Presidency Budget Vote, Parliament, Cape Town, South Africa, 2 June 2021.

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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes Debate on the Presidency Budget Vote, Parliament, Cape Town, 2 June 2021. Advancing the African agenda and seeking a Better World - On this 2nd day of Youth month this speech is dedicated to the memory of my former colleague and youthful firebrand, the late Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy, Honourable Bavelile Hlongwa.

Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations. The Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations under India’s Chairmanship was held on 1 June 2021 in virtual format.

South Africa welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution on Ensuring respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in Israel. The Government of the Republic of South Africa welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution on Ensuring respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in Israel, on 27 May 2021.

Joint Communiqué at the conclusion of the Official Discussions of the State Visit of His Excellency French President, Emmanuel Macron, to South Africa. Today, Friday 28 May 2021, HE President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa hosted HE President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic for a State Visit. This was President Macron’s first visit to South Africa.

Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to participate in a panel discussion focussing on Africa Month at the University of Limpopo. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will participate in a hybrid panel discussion focussing on Africa Month at the University of Limpopo, Turfloop Campus, on Wednesday, 26 May 2021.

South Africa to deliver tonnes of maize meal to support Zimbabwe victims of 2019 flooding. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor will travel to Zimbabwe on Africa Day, 25 May 2021, to officially hand over, on behalf of South Africa, the first consignment of aid that South Africa is providing to the people of Zimbabwe who were affected by severe flooding in 2019 (Cyclone Idai).

Welcoming Remarks by Minister Naledi Pandor at the Opening of the Fourth Ordinary Session of the Fifth Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Gallagher Estate, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 24 May 2021.

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Minister Naledi Pandor participates in the Fourth Ordinary Session of the Fifth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Gallagher Estate, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 24 May 2021.

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Minister Pandor to welcome Members of Pan-African Parliament

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will, on behalf of South Africa, as the host country, deliver the welcoming remarks at the Opening of the Fourth Ordinary Session of the Fifth Pan-African Parliament (PAP), scheduled to take place at the Gallagher Estate, Midrand, tomorrow, Monday, 24 May 2021 at 11h00.

Minister Naledi Pandor hosts the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr Frederick Shava, Cape Town, South Africa 21 May 2021.

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Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr Frederick Shava, on a Working Visit to South Africa

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host her Zimbabwean counterpart, Dr Frederick Shava, on a Working Visit to South Africa on Friday, 21 May 2021 in Cape Town.

Budget Speech by Dr Naledi Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation on 20 May 2021. Topic: Building back better, to advance the legacy of Charlotte Maxeke. We return to Parliament for this Budget Vote debate following an unexpectedly tumultuous financial year.

Media Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Budget Vote in Parliament on 20 May 2021. The theme - Our theme for this year's budget vote is "Building Back Better, Honouring the Legacy of Charlotte Maxeke”.

Minister Pandor to address Media at 10h00 ahead of DIRCO Budget Vote Speech at 14h00 - 20 May 2021

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is scheduled to brief the media ahead of the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).