Deputy President Motlanthe arrives in the UK. Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has today, Wednesday, 23 April 2014 arrived in the United Kingdom for his three day working visit. While in the UK, the Deputy President will deliver a lecture at a conference organized by Oxford University entitled “1994-2014: 20 Years of South African Democracy”; address the High Commission's Freedom Day reception, which aims to celebrate 20 years of freedom and democracy in South Africa and meet with the South African Diaspora.

Deputy President Motlanthe undertakes a Working Visit to the UK. The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Kgalema Motlanthe, is scheduled to pay a Working Visit to the United Kingdom, scheduled for 23 to 26 April 2014. South Africa and the United Kingdom have longstanding historic relations which cover a wide spectrum and have a far-reaching impact.

Final Communiqué: 2nd Session of the Congo-South Africa Joint Commission for Cooperation, Brazzaville, 16 April 2014. Pursuant to the provisions of the General Agreement on Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Congo and the Government of the Republic of South Africa which was signed in Brazzaville on November 26th, 2003, the 2nd session of Congo – South Africa Joint Commission for Cooperation was held in Brazzaville in April 14-16, 2014.

Mr Ramaphosa Concludes Visit to South Sudan. Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, Special Envoy to South Sudan, has concluded his second visit to South Sudan where he held discussions with President Salva Kiir and other stakeholders on the process to resolve the on-going conflict.

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane visits Brazzaville for the SA-Congo Joint Commission for Cooperation. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane will on Wednesday, 16 April 2104, co-chair the Second Session of the South Africa-Congo Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) with her Congolese counterpart, Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Minister Basile Ikouebe, in Brazzaville.

SA sends condolences to Nigeria following blast. The South African Government sends its deepest condolences to the Government and the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following a blast today, 14 April 2014, which has killed many people. The South African Government reiterates its condemnation of all forms and manner of terrorism. South Africa believes that terrorism, in any form and from whichever quarter, cannot be condoned.

Remarks by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane at the conclusion of the Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) between the Republic of Guinea, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria, 14 April 2014. We have just concluded our bilateral discussions within the framework of the 2nd session of the Joint Commission of Cooperation, which was characterised by cordial and cooperative interaction aimed at deepening the long-standing bilateral relations between our two countries.

Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane to host Minister Francois Lounceny Fall for the 2nd SA-Guinea JCC

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane will host her Guinean counterpart, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Guineans, Mr Francois Lounceny Fall who will be in South Africa for the 2nd Joint Commission for Cooperation [JCC] between South Africa and Guinea.

Deputy Minister Fransman to embark on an outreach programme in Beaufort West

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Marius Fransman, will undertake a Public Participation Programme in Beaufort West, Western Cape on Friday, 11 April 2014.

Speech by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane,  on the occasion of a Public Lecture on : “Celebrating 20 years of South Africa’s Democracy: Reflections on Foreign Policy, Highlights and Challenges”, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Thursday, 10 April 2014. Please allow me to take a moment and express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the management and staff of the University of Witwatersrand for the warm and cordial reception. Our singular appreciation goes to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Adam Habib, who has warmly welcomed us in a way that makes us feel at home.

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane to deliver a public lecture on SA’s Foreign Policy at Wits

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane is scheduled to deliver a public lecture on South Africa’s Foreign Policy at the University of the Witwatersrand. The speech will focus on post-apartheid South Africa’s role on the African continent and the world.

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane concludes working visit to Brussels. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has today concluded a working visit to Brussels, where she led the South African delegation to the Fourth Africa-European Union (EU) Summit, which took place on 02-03 April 2014, under the theme: “Investing in Peace, Prosperity and People.”

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane arrives in Brussels for the 4th Africa-EU Summit. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has today, Tuesday, 01 April 2014, arrived in Brussels, the Kingdom of Belgium, where she is leading the South African delegation to the 4th Africa-European Union (EU) Summit, scheduled for 02-03 April 2014 under the theme: “Investing in People, Prosperity and Peace.”

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane to lead the SA delegation to the Africa-EU Summit. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane will lead the South African delegation to the 4th Africa-European Union (EU) Summit scheduled for 02-03 April 2014 in Brussels, Belgium, under the theme: “Investing in People, Prosperity and Peace.”

Press Statement on the Situation in Ukraine. The South African Government reiterates its concern regarding developments in Ukraine. South Africa calls upon both the Russian Federation and Ukraine to engage in dialogue and cooperation in the interest of the stability of the broader region.

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane concludes visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has today, 26 March 2014, concluded her Working Visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, where she led a South African Government delegation to the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS), which took place on 24-25 March 2014 in The Hague.

United States - South Africa Strategic Dialogue: Fifth Annual Bilateral Forum to advance bilateral partnership. The Department of International Cooperation and Relations hosted the U.S. Mission in Pretoria for the fifth Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF) under the United States – South Africa Strategic Dialogue.

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane to lead a South African delegation to the Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has today, Sunday, 23 March 2014, arrived in the Kingdom of the Netherlands for a working visit. Minister Nkoana-Mashabane will lead a delegation, which includes Mr Dikobe Ben Martins, Minister of Energy, to the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit (NSS), scheduled for 24-25 March 2014 in The Hague.

Address by President Jacob Zuma on the occasion of National Human Rights Day Commemoration, Sharpeville, 21 March 2014. We are commemorating a sad day in our history. Here in Sharpeville, on 21 March 1960, the police opened fire and killed a total of 69 people and wounded 180 others. They were protesting against unfair laws and were demanding their basic human rights.

Address by Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim entitled “20 Years of South Africa and Multilateralism: Returning to the fold,” University of KwaZulu Natal, 19 March 2014. Thank you for the invitation to address you today.  It is indeed an honour for me to once again visit the University of KwaZulu Natal and to engage with you on South Africa’s foreign policy and international achievements over the past two decades, with specific focus on our multilateral engagement.

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 19 March 2014. Cabinet’s decisions on current issues and upcoming events - Cabinet welcomed the release of the Twenty Year Review South Africa Report 1994–2014, by President Jacob Zuma, which is testimony to the progress government has made to ensure a better life for all.

Deputy Minister Ebrahim to deliver public lecture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ebrahim Ebrahim, will deliver a public lecture on South Africa’s foreign policy at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The theme of Deputy Minister Ebrahim’s address will be on “ 20 Years of South Africa and Multilateralism: Returning to the fold”.

Mr Cyril Ramaphosa concludes visit to South Sudan. Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, the Special Envoy to South Sudan, concluded his visit to South Sudan and some countries that are part of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) involved in the efforts to find a resolution to the ongoing conflict in South Sudan. The Special Envoy undertook this visit to familiarise himself with the unfolding events in South Sudan and to meet with key role-players.

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane to host an event marking International Women’s Day

On Friday, 14 March 2014, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Honourable Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, will host an event in Pretoria marking International Women’s Day.

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane concludes Working Visit to the Republic of Chile. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has today, Wednesday, 12 March 2014, concluded a successful working visit to Santiago, the Republic of Chile, where she represented South Africa at the inauguration ceremonies of Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.

Deputy President Motlanthe to undertake an Official Visit to the Republic of Poland. The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Kgalema Motlanthe, will undertake an Official Visit to the Republic of Poland from 14-15 March 2014 at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, His Excellency Donald Franciszek Tusk.

Address by President Jacob Zuma on the occasion of the release of the 20 Year Review: South Africa 1994 to 2014, Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, Pretoria, 11 March 2014. Thank you for joining us on this important occasion. The year 2014 represents a historic milestone of twenty years of freedom and democracy in our country. It is an occasion to reflect on what has been achieved in our country over the past twenty years, by South Africans working together.

SA Government to address alleged abuses against prisoners in Mozambique. The South African Government has taken note of media reports alleging that South African female prisoners in Mozambique are subjected to sexual abuse and related conditions of hardship. The South African government views these allegations in a serious light. The matter will be brought to the attention of the Mozambican authorities for further investigations.

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane to attend inauguration of Chilean President-elect, Michelle Bachelet. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has, today, Friday, 07 March 2014, arrived in Santiago, the Republic of Chile, where she will represent South Africa at the inauguration ceremonies of the new Chilean President, Michelle Bachelet.

Press Statement on the visit to South Africa by Dr Ali Larijani, Speaker of the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Dr Ali Larijani, the Speaker of the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran, paid an official visit to South Africa from 4 to 7 March 2014 at the invitation of Mr Max Sisulu, the Speaker of the National Assembly. In addition to his meeting with Mr Sisulu, Dr Larijani also held discussions with President Jacob Zuma on issues of bilateral and international concern.

Deputy Minister Fransman to represent SA at the SADC Council of Ministers. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Marius Fransman, is scheduled to lead a South African delegation to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers meeting, which will take place on 10-11 March 2014 in Lilongwe, Malawi.