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Minister Lamola to host his Japanese counterpart for Bilateral Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the Foreign Minister of Japan, Mr Toshimitsu Motegi, on 05 May 2026 for bilateral talks in Pretoria. The visit will provide an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations with emphasis on energy, security, critical minerals and the reaf...

SOUTH AFRICA CELEBRATE FREEDOM MONTH - 32 YEAR OF DEMOCRACY by Ubuntu Radio

Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Chairperson Youssouf is in South Africa to oversee the election of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, taking place on 30 April 2026 at its headquarters in Midrand. The meeting reflects ongoing collaboration on the work of the African Union, including South Africa’s role and contributions, as well as key issues...

Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is in South Africa. Chairperson Youssouf is in South Africa to oversee the election of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, taking place on 30 April 2026 at its headquarters in Midrand. The meeting reflects ongoing collaboration on the work of the African Union, including South Africa’s role and contributions, a...

Ambassador Livieres Acampos is the Dean of South America's Diplomatic Corps, his response after the address by Minister Ronald Lamola to the Resident Heads of Mission from the America.

High Commissioner Christoff is the Dean of North America's Diplomatic Corps. His response after meeting with Minister Ronald Lamola in Pretoria with the Heads of Mission from the Americas

DIRCO Minister Hon Ronald Lamola engagement with Resident Heads of Mission from the Americas Region in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa. 28/04/2026

Ubuntu Radio interview with Minister Ronald Lamola at the conclusion of the Inter-Departmental Workshop with the SADC Secretariat on the implementation of RISDP in the context of South Africa's chairship held at DIRCO HQ, Pretoria. 24/04/2026

[AUDIO] Minister Ronald Lamola delivers closing remarks at the Inter-Departmental Workshop with the SADC Secretariat on the implementation of RISDP in the context of South Africa's chairship held at DIRCO HQ, Pretoria. 24/04/2026

Opening remarks by Secretary General of Foreign Affairs at the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs, Dr Nikolaus Marschick during the he South Africa-Austria Bilateral Consultations.

Opening remarks by Deputy Minister of International Relations & Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes during the South Africa-Austria Bilateral Consultations today.

His Excellency Mr Ante Cicvaric, the Ambassadsor of Croatia to South Africa & Dean of European Heads of Missions remarks during their meeting with the Minister of International Relations & Coopertion held at DIRCO, HQ. 23/04/2026

Minister of International Relations & Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola devering a keynote address during a meeting with resident European Heads of Missions held at DIRCO, HQ. 23/04/2026

Deputy Minister of International Relations & Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes devering welcoming remarks during a meeting with resident European Heads of Missions held at DIRCO, HQ. 23/04/2026

The South African Consulate General in Lagos is this week hosting the 4th Edition of South Africa Week from 22–26 April 2026 to commemorate the 32nd Anniversary of South Africa’s Freedom and Democracy and to reaffirm the longstanding diplomatic relations between South Africa and Nigeria. South Africa Week serves as a strategic platform to advance economic diplomacy, strengthen bilateral trade and...

The South African Consulate General in Lagos is this week hosting the 4th Edition of South Africa Week from 22–26 April 2026 to commemorate the 32nd Anniversary of South Africa’s Freedom and Democracy and to reaffirm the longstanding diplomatic relations between South Africa and Nigeria. South Africa Week serves as a strategic platform to advance economic diplomacy, strengthen bilateral trade and...

Ambassador Sandra Kramer, EU Delegation remarks during the Inter-Departmental Workshop with the SADC Secretariat on the implementation of RISDP in the context of South Africa's chairship held at DIRCO HQ, Pretoria. 22/04/2026

Mr Livhuwani Tommy Makhode, Director-General, Department of Home Affairs delivering official opening remarks during the Inter-Departmental Workshop with the SADC Secretariat on the implementation of RISDP in the context of South Africa's chairship held at DIRCO HQ, Pretoria. 22/04/2026

Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo, Deputy Director-General: Africa, DIRCO delivering welcome remarks and strategic overview during the Inter-Departmental Workshop with the SADC Secretariat on the implementation of RISDP in the context of South Africa's chairship held at DIRCO HQ, Pretoria. 22/04/2026

Ubuntu Radio had a conversation with Deputy Minister Alvin Botes following the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum held in Antalya, Turkiye. The 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026), hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, under the auspices of H.E. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, took place on 17-19 April 2026, in Antalya, Türkiye. In the face of geopolitical...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes participated in a panel discussion on Critical Minerals - Competition, Cooperation, Security.during the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum held in Antalya, Turkiye. The 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026), hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, under the auspices of H.E. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, took place on 17-19 April 2...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes participated in a round table discussion titled ""Contemplating Multilateralism Amid Sytematic Transition'' during the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum held in Antalya, Turkiye. The 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026), hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, under the auspices of H.E. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, took place o...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes concludes his working visit to the Republic of Serbia. 16/04/2026

The 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026), hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, under the auspices of H.E. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, will take place on 17-19 April 2026, in Antalya, Türkiye. In the face of geopolitical tensions, shifting balances of power, rising trade barriers and mounting pressure on multilateralism, the current global landsc...

Interview with Dr Msengana-Ndlela, South Africa's Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic of Greece and also non-resident ambassador to the Republic of Serbia, ahead of the Visit to Serbia by H.E. Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation for South Africa – Serbia Political consultations, 14-16 April 2026.