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This initiative is designed to showcase the power of culture in fostering international exchanges between partners. It serves as a platform to highlight the province’s rich cultural heritage, deepen international cooperation, and advance the G20’s vision of inclusivity and collaboration. More than 20 heads of commissions are in the city, including China, Mali, Lesotho, Nigeria, and Bangladesh, to...

Ms Nthabiseng Malefane, Dep of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). Setting the Scene and State of Readiness for the G20

Welcome address by Professor Bhekie Mamba, Executive Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology. On behalf of Principal and VC of Unisa, Prof Puleng LenkaBula

Welcome remarks by the Mayor of Mbombela, Councilor Sibongile Makushe-Mazibuko ahead of the G20 Community Engagement

This initiative is designed to showcase the power of culture in fostering international exchanges between partners. It serves as a platform to highlight the province’s rich cultural heritage, deepen international cooperation, and advance the G20’s vision of inclusivity and collaboration. More than 20 heads of commissions are in the city, including China, Mali, Lesotho, Nigeria, and Bangladesh, to...

DIRCO Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka's remarks during the G20 Cultural Public Participation Programme in Bloemfontein. by Ubuntu Radio

Friedrich Naumann Foundation Africa - In the Eye of the Storm: South Africa’s G20 Moment and the New Geopolitics with Minister Ronald Lamola

Media Advisory 05 August 2025 *DIRCO and Unisa to host a seminar on “The UN at 80: The post-World War II peace architecture and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty”* The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and the University of South Africa (UNISA) will host a public seminar on Wednesday, 06 August 2025, under the theme: “The United Nations (UN) at 80: The post-World War...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes participates in the Nelson Mandela Day event at the African Founding Father’s Park, Havana, Cuba.

#NelsonMandelaDay | The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is visiting Phehello Primary School in Sebokeng, Gauteng, as part of its Mandela Month outreach activities. This programme honours the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela by promoting the values he stood for – justice, equality, dignity and service. Members of the diplomatic corps are also joining the outre...

#NelsonMandelaDay | The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is visiting Phehello Primary School in Sebokeng, Gauteng, as part of its Mandela Month outreach activities. This programme honours the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela by promoting the values he stood for – justice, equality, dignity and service. Members of the diplomatic corps are also joining the outre...

South Africa’s Ambassador to Algeria, Ambassador Ndumiso Ndima Ntshinga, reflects on strong bilateral relations South Africa and Algeria. South Africa and Algeria enjoy strong political, economic, and social relations following the establishment of diplomatic relations in May 1994.

Closing interview with Deputy Minister Botes upon co-chairing the 18th South Africa and Cuba Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) in Havana, Cuba

United Nations High-Level International Conference on "The Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution".

Opening remarks by the Cuban First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Gerardo Peñalver Portal ahead of co-chairing the 18th South Africa and Cuba Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) in Havana, Cuba

Opening remarks by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes ahead of co-chairing the 18th South Africa and Cuba Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) in Havana, Cuba.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola co-chairs the High Level Meeting Convened by the Co-Chairs of The Hague Group at the Permanemt Mission of Colombia to the UN in New York City. 28/7/2025.

Ubuntu Radio interview with Mr. James Maziku, Director of Investment Services at Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) following his presentation at the SA-Tanzania Business Information Seminar organised by DIRCO and the High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania, aimed at fostering collaboration, sharing insights, and exploring opportunities within the business...

Ubuntu Radio interview with H.E. James Gillawa Bwana, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Republic of South Africa following the hosting of the SA-Tanzania Business Information Seminar organised by DIRCO and the High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania, aimed at fostering collaboration, sharing insights, and exploring opportunities within the business sector.

H.E. James Gillawa Bwana, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Republic of South Africa giving an overview of the SA-Tanzania Business Information Seminar hosted by DIRCO and the High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania, aimed at fostering collaboration, sharing insights, and exploring opportunities within the business sector.

Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo, the Deputy Director General: Africa Branch (DIRCO) delivering opening and welcome remarks at the SA-Tanzania Business Information Seminar hosted by DIRCO and the High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania, aimed at fostering collaboration, sharing insights, and exploring opportunities within the business sector.

Ubuntu Radio in conversation with SA's Ambassador to Cuba, H.E. Phosa as she unpacks diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka and the Embassy of Korea presided over the handover ceremony of 100 sewing machines to women and youth of Sefithogo in Limpopo on Friday, 25 July 2025, as part of the month-long commemoration of Mandela month. International Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated every 18 July in honour of Nelson Mandela.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola speaks to Ubuntu Radio upon the conclusion of the 27th Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 25 July 2025.

Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo is the chair of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, South Africa holds the Chairship of the group from 2024-2025. The group consists of 48 member countries that work together to ensure that nuclear trade for peaceful purposes does not contribute to the proliferation of nuclear weapons.