South Africa: Government Assigns Funding for G20 Summit

With South Africa assuming the G20 Presidency later this year, government will assign additional funding to those departments that will be involved in the preparations. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Delivers Evidence of Israel Genocide to International Court of Justice

South Africa has formally filed its Memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday in the case concerning the application of the Convention on the Prevention and… Read more »

South Africa: SA an 'Ardent Voice' for the Urgent Reform of the UN Security Council

South Africa will continue to advocate for the "urgent reform" of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Read more »

Africa: SA, AU Commission to Hold Consultative Meeting On the G20

The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Zane Dangor who serves as South Africa's G20 Sherpa, will host consultations on the G20 with his… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa in New York for UN General Assembly

President Cyril Rampahosa touched down on Saturday at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, where he will be leading the South African delegation to the 79th… Read more »

South Africa: Concern Raised Over 'Risk of the Threat of Use of Nuclear Weapons'

Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has raised concern about the "rising threat" to global peace and the risk of the threat of nuclear weapons use amidst… Read more »

South Africa: Government Prepares for G20 Presidency and Summit

Preparations are ongoing for South Africa's Group of 20 (G20) Presidency and the hosting of the G20 Summit in 2025. Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes ICJ Advisory On Occupied Palestinian Territories

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says South Africa's Cabinet has welcomed an advisory by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the "legal consequences… Read more »

South Africa: Unesco Inscribes More World Heritage Sites for South Africa

The Presidency has welcomed the latest inscription of South African human rights and liberation struggle sites in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural… Read more »

South Africa: SA Requested the Establishment of Two Panels At WTO

South Africa has this week requested the establishment of two panels at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Welcomes ICJ Ruling On Israel Action in Rafah

South Africa has welcomed the order handed down by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday by 13 votes to 2, ordering Israel to immediately halt its military operation. Read more »

South Africa: SA Welcomes Adoption of the UNSC Resolution On Gaza Ceasefire

South Africa has expressed its support for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Read more »

Africa: African Academic Sector Preps for 40th Aeaa Conference

Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi says the EXCO of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA) is satisfied with the progress made in preparation of the hosting of the… Read more »

South Africa: Pandor Calls On the G20 to Help Resolve Global Tensions

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has challenged G20 nations to address ongoing global tensions, which have been fueled by a variety of… 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: SA Lobbies for Re-Election On IMO Council

Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga is spearheading a campaign for South Africa's re-election on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2023-2024… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Taking Steps to Lay Formal Complaint With ICC Against 'War Crimes' By Israel

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated South Africa's position on the conflict in the Middle East, revealing that the country has taken steps towards laying a formal complaint… 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: Minister Responds to UN Security Council's Failure to Agree On Resolution Calling for 'Humanitarian Pauses' in Israel-Palestine War

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, says South Africa is not pleased with the failure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to agree on a… 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: Ramaphosa Calls for UN to Lead Negotiations to Resolve Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a United Nations-led negotiation process towards resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President to Open Unesco Engineering Conference

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver a keynote address when engineers from across the globe gather from Monday at the UNESCO 9th Africa Engineering Week and 7th… Read more »

South Africa: President Concludes Participation in UNGA78

President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to the United States of America, where he led South Africa's participation in the 78th Session of the United Nations… Read more »

South Africa: Expanded Brics Expected to Have a Firmer Say On International Agenda

With its large footprint in combined population size and strong world Gross Domestic Product, the BRICS group of countries is expected to shape the international agenda in the… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Appreciative of Brics Membership

Egypt, the new kid in the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) family has expressed appreciation in becoming a member of the family. Read more »