Congo-Kinshasa: Thousands of South African Troops Deployed to Eastern DR Congo

South Africa is to deploy at least 2 900 members of the South African National Defence Force to assist in the fight against illegal armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic… Read more »

South Africa: President Calls for Two-State Solution to End Israel's War On Gaza

President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again used his public platform to reiterate his call for a two-State solution between Israel and Palestine and condemn the killing of civilians. Read more »

South Africa: SA Appeals to Top UN Court in Israel-Palestine Matter

Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, fears that without the intervention of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Palestinians will be destroyed. Read more »

South Africa: President Emphasises Importance of Human Rights

With South Africa heading to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza, President Cyril Ramaphosa… Read more »

South Africa: Public Comments On White Paper On Citizenship, Migration and Refugee Protection Extended

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, on Tuesday announced the extension of the closing date for the submission of public comments on the White Paper on Citizenship,… Read more »

South Africa: President Meets With RSF Leader to Discuss Developments On Peace in Sudan

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Dagalo of the Republic of Sudan, at his Mahlamba Ndlopfu official residence in… Read more »

South Africa: SA Approaches ICJ

South Africa has approached the International Court of Justice, under the Genocide Convention, with respect to acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza. Read more »

South Africa: Joining Foreign Armed Forces Could Lead to Prosecution, Government Warns

South Africans have been urged to avoid joining foreign armed forces, which may contribute to the violation of domestic and international law. Read more »

South Africa: Pandor Warns of Looming Genocide in Gaza, Calls for Immediate Cease Fire

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, on Tuesday warned that the crime of genocide "sadly" looms large in the current situation in Gaza, as the… Read more »

South Africa: Govt Calls On Israel to Protect Civilians and Fast-Track Repatriation

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has once again called on Israel to adhere to its obligations under international law and protect civilians as… Read more »

South Africa: Pandor Advocates for More Women to Be Part of Peace Negotiations

Peace agreements are more sustainable when women are at the table, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor. Read more »

South Africa: Pandor to Participate in Palestine, Women, Peace and Security Debate

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has undertaken a working visit to New York to participate in two high-level debates at the United Nations… Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes White House Response to Lady R Matter

Cabinet has welcomed the acknowledgement of the US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, of the seriousness with which President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the Lady R… Read more »

South Africa: Condolences for Former Finnish President Ahtisaari

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep and profound sadness at the passing of Former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari. Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Condemns Bombing of Gaza's Ahli-Arab Baptist Hospital

Cabinet has condemned the bombing by the Israeli government of Gaza's Ahli-Arab Baptist Hospital on Tuesday, which killed over 500 people and injured over 1 000 civilians. Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile to Brief MPs On Land Claim, South Sudan Peace Talks

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday, 22 September 2023, brief Members of Parliament (MPs) on the progress achieved by government in resolving land claims as part of the… Read more »

South Sudan: Deputy President Mashatile Arrives in South Sudan

Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrived in Juba on Monday to assess the latest developments in the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the… Read more »

South Africa: SA Navy Prioritises Gender Mainstreaming

While significant strides have been made to ensure that women occupy leadership positions in the South African Navy, much more must be done to mainstream gender, says South African… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Calls for Deployment of SANDF Against Illegal Miners

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety says it will be writing to President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to consider the… Read more »

South Africa: Africa's Peace Mission 'Historic' - President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the African Peace Initiative to Ukraine and Russia was a 'historic' effort to bring a peaceful resolution to the conflict between the two countries. Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Wrap Up Peace Mission

President Cyril Ramaphosa has successfully held an audience with both Russian and Ukrainian leaders putting forward ten key elements of the African Peace Mission Initiative,… Read more »

South Africa: SA Security Personnel, Media Disembark Charter Plane

Warsaw, Poland: More than 24 hours later, a large contingent of security personnel and media have disembarked the SAA Airbus A340-300 plane that landed at the Warsaw Chopin Airport… Read more »

South Africa: SA, Portugal Sign Agreement On Defence Cooperation

South Africa and Portugal have signed an Agreement on Defence Cooperation, which is expected to provide a legal framework for closer cooperation for the two countries. Read more »

Sudan: BRICS Ministers Reflect On Russia-Ukraine War, Sudan Conflict

The Foreign Affairs Ministers of the five-nation grouping, BRICS, on Thursday said they appreciate the proposals put forth for mediation aimed at a peaceful resolution of the… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Devises Plan to 'Rescue' SANDF

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise says the department is embarking on a multi-medium term strategic planning process that seeks "rescue" the South African… Read more »