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#IORA celebrates 29 Years of Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Indian Ocean Region. With 23 Member States & 12 Dialogue Partners, IORA stands as a testament to the shared vision of a prosperous and sustainable Indian Ocean Region. IORA Secretariat extends warm wishes to Member States, Dialogue Partners and Regional and International organizations and reaffirms its commitment to c...

Dr Joe Molete - Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Life, Transformation, People and Culture - North-West University. #IORA celebrates 29 Years of Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Indian Ocean Region. With 23 Member States & 12 Dialogue Partners, IORA stands as a testament to the shared vision of a prosperous and sustainable Indian Ocean Region. IORA Secretariat extends warm wishes...

Remarks by Mr Ben Joubert, Acting Chief Director - BRICS - DIRCO

Digital Diplomacy and Communicating Foreign Policy in a Connected World by Mpshane-Nkosi by Ubuntu Radio

DIRCO'S Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka has concluded her participation at the inaugural CELAC-Africa High-Level Forum in Bogota, Colombia. The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)-Africa High-Level Forum is aimed at strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the African continent. The CELAC-Africa High-Level Forum, reiterating...

Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Thandi Moraka leads the South Africa delegation to the inaugural CELAC-Africa High-Level Forum from the 18-21 March 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)-Africa High-Level Forum is aimed at strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties between Latin America, the Caribbean, and...

The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)-Africa High-Level Forum is aimed at strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the African continent

Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Thandi Moraka is leading the South Africa delegation to the inaugural CELAC-Africa High-Level Forum from the 18-20 March 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)-Africa High-Level Forum is aimed at strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties between Latin America, the Caribbean,...

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, meeting with the Minister of Presidential Affairs of the Republic of Sudan, Hon. Africano Mande Gedima

Media Briefing _ SADC Council of Ministers Meeting 13_03_2026 by Ubuntu Radio

Closing Session _ SADC Council of Ministers Meeting in Pretoria, 13_03_26 by Ubuntu Radio

Minister Ronald Lamola on the Tripartite Agreement on Dialogue and Cooperation (Angola, South Africa and the DRC) by Ubuntu Radio

South Africa is hosting the Ordinary Meeting of the #SADC Council of Ministers in Pretoria on March 12-13, 2026, to advance regional industrialization and energy transition. As Interim Chair, South Africa leads discussions on implementing policies, agricultural transformation, and regional development under the 45th SADC Summit. The Council oversees SADC functioning, ensures policy implementation,...

South Africa is hosting the Ordinary Meeting of the #SADC Council of Ministers in Pretoria on March 12-13, 2026, to advance regional industrialization and energy transition. As Interim Chair, South Africa leads discussions on implementing policies, agricultural transformation, and regional development under the 45th SADC Summit. The Council oversees SADC functioning, ensures policy implementation,...

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way the world works from how businesses operate to the kinds of skills employees need to stay competitive. For South Africa, the big question is not whether AI will shape our future, but whether we are building the skills and expertise needed to turn this technological shift into real economic opportunity. Joining us now is Saurabh Gupta, Directo...

Ambassador Tebobo Seokolo is the Chairperson of the SADC Committee of Senior Officials

Ambassador Seokolo is the Chairperson of the SADC Standing Committee of Senior Officials.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is hosting the SADC Senior Officials and Experts Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Regional Indicative Strategic Development (RISDP) at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation from the 4-5 March 2026. The theme for the meeting aligns with the Medium-Teram Development Plan (MTDP) priorities and G20 Outcomes: ""Advancing Industri...

The Senior Officials of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are currently meeting to review the implementation of the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP 2020-2030). The meeting will also review the draft protocol on SADC Parliament. The RISDP is a 10-year strategic plan based on a firm foundation of Peace, Security and Democratic Governance, and premised on three i...

Deputy Minister Moraka host a SADC outreach in Mpumalanga. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, host a community outreach focussing on South Africa's role as interim and upcoming Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Organised in partnership with the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, SANParks and Nkomazi Local Municipality, the eve...

Interview with Mr Mlungisi Mncube, a representative of the families of the repatriated South Africans who were in distress in Russia following their meeting with Minister Ronald Lamola that took place in Durban. 26/02/2026

Minister Ronald Lamola’s interview following his meeting with the next kin of the repatriated South Africans who were in distress in Russia that took place in Durban.

Prof. Anthoni Van Nieuwkerk is the Professor of International Relations and Diplomacy at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs. DIRCO, in partnership with UNISA’s Thabo Mbeki School of Public and International Affairs, will convene a Strategic Reflection Workshop on 25–26 February 2026 at DIRCO’s Conference Centre. This high‑level engagement forms part of South Africa’...

DIRCO, in partnership with UNISA’s Thabo Mbeki School of Public and International Affairs, this week convened a Strategic Reflection Workshop. This high‑level engagement forms part of South Africa’s preparations for assuming the 46th SADC Chairship, creating a platform for government stakeholders, scholars and policy experts to collectively assess South Africa’s evolving role within the SADC regio...

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Botes in conversation with Ubuntu Radio upon leading an Outreach Programme at South Peninsula High School in Cape Town