South Africa: DIRCO Démarches the Ambassador of the State of Israel

On 9 November 2023, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) démarched the Ambassador of the State of Israel to South Africa, HE Mr E… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Calls for the International Community to Hold Israel Accountable for Breaches of International Law

Save the Children has reported that the number of children killed in Gaza over the last three weeks has surpassed the annual number of children killed across all the world’s… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appeals for More Action From the International Community in Reviving the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process

President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt with an appeal to the international community to do more in enabling the revival of the… Read more »

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Talks With Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy On Closer Cooperation and Situation in Middle East

President Ramaphosa and President Zelenskyy affirm closer cooperation in peace process and reflect on the situation in the Middle East Read more »

South Africa: President Mourns Passing of South African Navy Submariners

As Commander-in-Chief of South Africa's Armed Forces, President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the loss of three crew members of the South African Navy submarine SAS… Read more »

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa to Enact Sign Language As 12th Official Language

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 19 July 2023, sign into law the South African Sign Language Bill during a ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Read more »

South Africa: South African Navy Celebrates World Hydrography Day in Gqeberha, 21 to 25 Jun

South African Navy kicks off activities for World Hydrography Day celebrations in Gqeberha Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Briefs President Xi Jin Ping On African Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia

President Cyril Ramaphosa has briefed Chinese President Xi Jin Ping on the African Leaders Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia. Read more »

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Arrives in St Petersburg for Second Leg of African Peace Initiative Mission

President Ramaphosa arrives in St Petersburg for second leg of African Peace Initiative Mission Read more »

Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Presses Africa's Proposal for a Path to Peace

President Ramaphosa has today, 18 June 2023, concluded a two-days working visit to the Ukraine and the Russian Federation where African leaders proposed a path for peace to the 16… Read more »

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Hosts African Peace Initiative Counterparts

Yesterday 5 June 2023, President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted his counterparts that will be involved in the African Peace Initiative with regard to the war in Ukraine. Read more »

South Africa: Defence Welcomes Enquiry Into Docking of the Russian Ship in Simon's Town

The Department of Defence notes and welcomes an enquiry into the docking of the Russian ship in Simon's Town, Cape TownThe Department of Defence notes and welcomes an enquiry into… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Notes Serious Allegations On South Africa Supplying Weapons to Russia

Joint media release: Protect our economy and jobs Read more »

South Africa: U.S. Ambassador Apologised for Russia Arms Comment - South Africa's Foreign Ministry

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has demarched the United States Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben E Brigety, and expressed the South African… Read more »

South Africa: Presidency Responds to Claims of Weapons Supply to Russia Made By the U.S. Ambassador

The Presidency has noted with concern remarks attributed to the United States Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben E Brigety, alleging the supply by South Africa of weapons to… Read more »

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Arrives in Bujumbura for the 11th ROM Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Saturday, 06 May 2023, arrived in Bujumbura, Burundi, to participate in the 11th High Level Segment of the Regional Oversight Mechanism… Read more »

Southern Africa: President Ramaphosa Concludes a Working Visit in Namibia to Participate in the SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa in his capacity as outgoing Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, has called for a coordinated approach to restore… Read more »

Central Africa: President Ramaphosa to Attend Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation in Bujumbura, Burundi

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 05 May 2023, travel to Bunjumbura, Burundi, to participate in the 11th High Level Segment of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Deploys Military Healthcare Practitioners During Public Service Association Strike

The South African National Defence Force deploys military healthcare practitioners to assist the Department of Health during the Public Service Association strike Read more »