Southern Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges Stronger Economic Integration, Regional Peace Efforts

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper economic integration and intensified regional peace efforts as South Africa and Mozambique opened the fourth Bi-National Commission… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Concerned About Threats to MPs

Parliament has noted with great concern the incidents of intimidation and threats directed at Members of Parliament (MPs) in the execution of their work. Read more »

South Africa: Government Condemns Guinea-Bissau Coup

The South African Government has condemned the unconstitutional military seizure of power in Guinea-Bissau. Read more »

South Africa: SA Commemorates UN International Day of Solidarity With Palestinian People

The South African Government joins the international community in commemorating the 48th United Nations (UN) International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Read more »

South Africa: Suspected South African Mercenaries in Ukraine Call for Government Help

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to the recruitment of 17 young men into suspected mercenary activities in the war-torn region… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Launches Week-Long Fitness Programme for Soldiers

To maintain high levels of fitness and physical agility among its soldiers, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has initiated a week-long programme of intensive… Read more »

South Sudan: Mashatile Heads to South Sudan to Advance Peace Process

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will undertake a working visit to Juba, South Sudan, on Thursday and Friday this week, in his role as the Presidential Special Envoy to South Sudan. Read more »

South Africa: SA Calls for Safe Passage of Gaza Aid Flotilla

The Government of South Africa, through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, has reiterated its call for the safe passage of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Read more »

South Africa: Lamola Calls for Unified Global Action to Address Issues of Peace and Inequality

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has emphasised the enduring role of the United Nations (UN) in global governance and called for a unified… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for an End to Gaza Conflict

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) where he stressed the importance of taking action to stop the conflict in Gaza. Read more »

Africa: Global Leaders Urge Action Against Humanitarian Law Violations in Conflicts

Leaders from Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan and South Africa, along with representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), have expressed concern… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Confirms Payment to DR Congo-Deployed Soldiers

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has assured its members, their families, and the public that all operational allowances owed to personnel deployed to the Southern… Read more »

South Africa: Government Welcomes Ruling On Foreign Nationals in Bellville Sites

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the Western Cape High Court ruling granting the City of Cape Town, in partnership with the Departments of Home… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Calls for Immediate End to Sudan Conflict

With the escalation of fighting in the Republic of the Sudan, the South African government has reiterated its call for an immediate end to the conflict and resumption of genuine… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Holds Talks On Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts

President Cyril Ramaphosa has held talks with European leaders on the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Responds to Allegations Around General Maphwanya

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has expressed concern over allegations suggesting that the Chief of the SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya, is defiant toward the… Read more »

South Africa: General Maphwanya's Iran Visit 'Ill-Advised'

Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says President Cyril Ramaphosa did not sanction Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Rudzani Maphwanya's… Read more »

South Africa: SA Defence Sector Returns Home With Bag Full of Quality Trade Leads

South African defence sector companies, which participated in the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) in Türkiye from 22 - 27 July 2025, will arrive in the country… Read more »

South Africa: Police Intensify Probe On Basotho Military Training Claims

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its operations into the investigation of allegations that Basotho nationals are undergoing militarily training on South… Read more »

South Africa: States Announce Several Measures to Halt the Gaza Genocide At Bogotá Conference

In a significant multilateral initiative, a coalition of countries from various regions has agreed on six coordinated diplomatic, legal and economic measures aimed at restraining… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Cabinet Briefed On SANDF Withdrawal From the DRC

Cabinet has been briefed on the phased arrival of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »