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South Africa will host the Third Meeting of the G20 Sherpas from 25 to 27 June 2025 at the Sun City resort in the North West Province. The meeting will take place under the theme: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability. The Director General of the Department of International Relations & Cooperation and South African G20 Sherpa, Mr Zane Dangor delivered opening remarks.

South Africa will host the third meeting of the G20 Sherpas from 25 to 27 June 2025 at the Sun City resort in the North West Province. The meeting will take place under the theme: “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”. Thelma Hlongwane had a chat with the DIRCO's Director General, Mr Zane Dangor to preview the meeting

Opening remarks by H.E Reyad Omar Hasan Al-Akbari, Ambassador of the League of Arab States to South Africa.

Remarks by Deputy Minister Moraka prior to receiving credential letters from H.E Reyad Omar Hasan Al-Akbari, Ambassador of the League of Arab States to South Africa.

Opening remarks by Singapore’s G20 Sherpa and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Law and MFA (Development), Mr Goh Peng ahead of the G20 Meeting in Sun City, South Africa.

Opening remarks by Deputy Minister Moraka upon meeting with Singapore’s G20 Sherpa and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Law and MFA (Development), Mr Goh Peng Ee.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host a high-level dialogue focussing on the challenges of advancing democratic governance in the Global South. Held in partnership with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), the event will take place on 19 and 20 June 2025 in Pretoria under the theme Re-imagining Democracy in Africa: Compara...

Mr Jan van Schalkwyk is the Executive in the Auditor-General’s Office, in the Republic of South Africa. SAI20 is an engagement group of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) from countries that make up the G20. SAI20 is chaired by the SAI of the country holding the G20 presidency. South Africa chairs the G20 presidency from 1 December 2024 through to November 2025. Therefore, SAI20 is being hosted in...

Ms. Nomonde Maimela, Executive Manager of Innovation and Creativity at the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission, and Ms. Shumi Pango, Acting Director of Advocacy and Policy Development at the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation to discuss the impact of signing legally binding treaties, such as the recently signed agreements on Intellectual Property (IP), Genetic Resources (...

Colombia 's Ambassador to South Africa, Mina Rojas chats to Ubuntu Radio about Mavichi Group as well as celebrations planned to commemorate 30 years anniversary since the opening of the Colombian Embassy in SA.

The two countries enjoy strong bilateral relations as symbolised by high level visits and various Agreements signed across a number of sectors since 1994. The relationship between the two diploamtic partners is also underpinned by a common desire to influence the global agenda in the 21st century in a manner that reflects the aspirations of developing countries . Today we are taking a deep dive in...

South African Tourism is proud to announce its double victory at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) for the recognition of its innovative "Live South Africa" campaign localized for a North Europe audience, aimed at attracting travellers from the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden (North Europe) to experience and “live” South Africa through the eyes of locals. January to April 2025...

Media Statement Date: 9 June 2025 Minister Lamola attends the FOCAC Ministerial Coordinator’s Meeting in Changsha, People’s Republic of China, 10-12 June 2024 Minister Ronald Lamola has undertaken an official visit to Changsha, Hunan Province, to attend the Ministerial Coordination Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss implementation of...

Media Statement Date: 9 June 2025 Minister Lamola attends the FOCAC Ministerial Coordinator’s Meeting in Changsha, People’s Republic of China, 10-12 June 2024 Minister Ronald Lamola has undertaken an official visit to Changsha, Hunan Province, to attend the Ministerial Coordination Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss implementation of...

In late April 2025, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed to Pretoria’s Union Buildings by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for a historic visit, the first by a Ukrainian head of state in 33 years since the post-apartheid establishment of diplomatic relations. The visit comes at a pivotal time in the history of Ukraine, signalling a dramatic improvement in the once-straine...

Ubuntu Radio interview with Mr Mahmoud Basadien - Charge D'Affaires - SA Mission in Beijing ahead of the 4th Coordination Ministerial Meeting of FOCAC.

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes concluding interview, following the G20 Symposium held under the theme “Advancing Youth Inclusion in G20 Presidency Agenda” at the Stable Theatre, in Durban

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes closing remarks at the G20 Symposium held under the theme “Advancing Youth Inclusion in G20 Presidency Agenda” at the Stable Theatre, in Durban

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation in collaboration with eThekwini Municipality held a G20 Symposium in Durban. Led by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes focusing on Advancing Youth Inclusion in G20 Presidency Agenda, the event was held at the Stable Theatre in Durban. The panelists included * Professor Nirmala Gopal: University of KwaZulu Natal * Professor Zamokuhle Mbandlwa : Dur...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes delivered opening remarks at the G20 Symposium held under the theme “Advancing Youth Inclusion in G20 Presidency Agenda” at the Stable Theatre, in Durban.

The South African Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola and of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr. Parks Tau attended the #OECDministerial in Paris, France held under the theme “Leading the Way Towards Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Prosperity Through Rules-Based Trade, Investment and Innovation,. OECD Members will engage in high-level discussions, including...

The South African Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola and of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr. Parks Tau attended the #OECDministerial in Paris, France held under the theme “Leading the Way Towards Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Prosperity Through Rules-Based Trade, Investment and Innovation,. OECD Members will engage in high-level discussions, including...

Minister Ronald Lamola attended the Organisation For Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France on Tuesday, 03 June 2025. During the meeting he made an intervention during a Breakout Session focusing on "Promoting Inclusive Economic Growth to Advance Members Sustainable Development Objectives"

Minister Ronald Lamola delivers keynote remarks on South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency at the Organisation For Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France on Tuesday, 03 June 2025.

Week 5 of May 2025: Insight on African Markets with Thomo Molatjane by Ubuntu Radio