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Deputy Minister Botes to deliver public lecture on solidarity with Palestine

Media Alert
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will deliver a public lecture under the theme: Solidarity...
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South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Damascus and its announcement that it will continue to occupy Southern Syria

Media Statement
South Africa strongly condemns Israel’s latest attacks on the Syrian capital Damascus, on 16 July 2025, on the Syrian Ministry...
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Joint Statement by the Hague Group on the Conclusion of the Emergency Conference on Palestine at the Bogotá Conference, in Bogotá, Republic of Colombia, from 15 to 16 July 2025

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Press Release by the Hague Group: States announce unprecedented measures to halt the Gaza genocide at the Bogotá Conference, in Bogotá, Republic of Colombia, 16 July 2025

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Deputy President Mashatile arrives in China on a Working Visit

Media Statement
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has arrived in the People’s Republic of China for a strategic Working Visit taking place...
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President Ramaphosa offers condolences on the passing of former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari

Media Statement
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Government...
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Deputy President Mashatile to undertake a Working Visit to China

Media Statement
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will from 14 to 18 July 2025, undertake a strategic Working Visit to the People’s...
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Minister Lamola leads South African delegation at the 47th Ordinary Session of AU Executive Council in Equatorial Guinea

Media Statement
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is leading South Africa’s delegation at the 47th Ordinary Session...
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Rio de Janeiro Declaration: Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 6 July 2025

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President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil to participate in XVII BRICS Summit

Media Statement
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic...
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Minister Lamola to deliver DIRCO Budget Vote Speech, which is to be preceded by a media briefing

Media Invite
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamoma, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of...
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President Ramaphosa to host President Van Der Bellen of Austria for a State Visit

Media Advisory
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 4 July 2025, host President Alexander van der Bellen of Austria at the Union...
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BRICS Joint Statement on the escalation of the Security Situation in the Middle East following military strikes on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Media Statement
We express grave concern over the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025, which constitute...
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Deputy President Mashatile concludes a successful Working Visit to Russia

Media Statement
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has returned to South Africa after concluding a successful Working Visit to the Russian Federation, spanning...
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Minister Lamola conveys condolences in Zambia, discusses repose of former President Lungu

Media Statement
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald Lamola, MP, on Sunday concluded...
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