Africa: Presidency Notes Latest ICJ Order in South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel

The Presidency has noted the latest order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case brought by South Africa against Israel under the Convention on the… Read more »

South Africa: Ministerial Task Team Appointed to Coordinate Impact of Middle East Conflict

President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a ministerial task team to coordinate government action to cushion South Africans against the impact of the war in the Middle East which… Read more »

South Africa: SA Urges Citizens Across Middle East to Register With Embassies

South Africa has called on all its citizens currently in the Middle East to urgently contact the relevant South African embassies accredited to their countries of residence to… Read more »

South Africa: SA Citizens Urged to Consider Land Exits As Israel Security Crisis Deepens

South Africa has issued an urgent security advisory to its citizens in Israel, warning that the deteriorating security situation poses serious risks. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Attend UAE Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ASDW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Arrives in UAE

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to participate… 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: South Africa Strengthens Trade Ties With Saudi Arabia

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will undertake an Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 10 - 12 November 2025. 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: 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 »

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: 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 »