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Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Angola to attend the African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit

South Africa, as a Member State of the AU, will prioritise support from the EU region for the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of the AU Agenda 2063

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Luanda, Angola, this morning, Monday, 24 November 2025, to attend the Seventh African Union-European Union Summit, from 24 to 25 November 2025. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the partnership between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) since its First…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa notes President Trump’s regrettable Truth Social post

The South African Government wishes to state, for the record, that the characterisation of Afrikaners as an exclusively white group is ahistorical

The South African Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation has noted the content of a post by President Donald J. Trump on the Truth Social platform. The South African Government wishes to state, for the record, that the characterisation of Afrikaners as an exclusively white group is ahistorical. Furthermore, the…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa condemns Sudan atrocities, demands end to impunity and hostilities

The Government of the Republic of South Africa welcomes the emergency meeting convened by the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) concerning the gravely worsening situation in the Republic of Sudan

South Africa condemns the abhorrent attacks deliberately targeting civilians and essential civilian infrastructure, including hospitals. We firmly assert that there must be no impunity for the serious violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law (IHRL). The principle of protection of civilians and the safeguarding of essential…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa: The International Court of Justice's (ICJ) findings underscore that there is no legal ambiguity regarding Israel’s obligations

South Africa notes in particular that the Court recalled Israel’s obligation not to use starvation of the Palestinian civilian population as a method of warfare

South Africa welcomes the Advisory Opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 22 October 2025 on Israel’s obligations as a United Nations Member State and as an occupying Power, with respect to the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The Court’s Advisory Opinion authoritatively interpreted and reaffirmed Israel’s already existing…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa expresses concern over developments in Madagascar

In accordance with the Lomé declaration, South Africa does not support unconstitutional changes of government

The Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted with deep concern the recent political developments in the Republic of Madagascar. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and the destruction of property that has occurred. South Africa calls for calm and restraint from all actors…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa condemns the attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, North Darfur

South Africa stands in solidarity with the people of Sudan, who continue to bear the brunt of this conflict

The South African Government strongly condemns the attacks perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces on 9 October 2025 in El Fasher, North Darfur on a hospital and displacement centre killing at least 20 people. These assaults on civilian infrastructure have resulted in a tragic loss of innocent lives, severe injuries,…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa mourns the untimely passing of Ambassador Nkosinathi Mthethwa

The Government of South Africa extends its deepest and most sincere condolences to the family of Ambassador Mthethwa, and to his friends and colleagues during this period of immense grief

The Government of the Republic of South Africa announces with deep sorrow and profound regret the untimely passing of His Excellency Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, South Africa’s Ambassador to the French Republic. Ambassador Mthethwa was a distinguished servant of the nation, whose career was marked by dedicated service in critical…

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South Africa condemns the illegal and unprovoked attack carried out by the Israeli Defence Force in Doha, Qatar

South Africa extends its support to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Government of the State of Qatar

The South African Government unequivocally condemns the illegal and unprovoked attack carried out by the Israeli Defence Force in Doha, Qatar, which targeted a civilian building in a residential area, which purportedly housed members of the Political Bureau of Hamas. This attack on Qatari territory constitutes a blatant violation of…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa calls for Sudanese owned and Sudanese led inclusive dialogue

South Africa stands in solidarity with the people of Sudan, especially women and children, who continue to face the plight of this war

South Africa has noted with serious concern the escalation of fighting in the Republic of the Sudan. The on-going armed conflict in Sudan, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has resulted in the significant loss of civilian lives, the destruction of property, especially…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South African Government Sets Record straight on Farm Crime

South Africa remains committed to a transparent and collaborative approach to addressing crime

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) committed to updating its initial statement on the 2024 US Human Rights Report, specifically its commentary on the safety situation in South Africa’s rural and farming communities. The South African Government wishes to set the record straight on this matter and to…