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DIRCO has denied claims made by Semafor about an alleged interview with Mcebisi Jonas, emphasising that no such engagement took place and condemning the spread of misinformation.
The two countries’ foreign ministers have emphasized multilateral coordination at BRICS and the UN.
Despite the March 31 deadline for relocation, Taiwan's embassy in Pretoria remains operational, as the South African government and Taipei continue discussions on the future of diplomatic ties.
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba reveals South Africa's R3. 45 billion expenditure on foreign missions in the 2023/24 financial year, urging the government to implement urgent fiscal discipline and review the effectiveness of these operations.
US imposes 30% tariffs on South African exports, threatening to slash economic growth by up to 0. 2%. Economists warn the move is a calculated strategy to force American companies like Ford to abandon their SA operations and return home, putting thousands of jobs at risk across agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
At least 12 South Africans have been confirmed safe in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake.
At least 12 South Africans have been confirmed safe in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake, with updates from Dirco on the ongoing situation and support for those affected.
Minister Ronald Lamola rejects allegations of South Africa's prior knowledge of Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel, labelling them as 'lies and propaganda' aimed at tarnishing the country's human rights reputation.
The Media Review Network has strongly condemned UK-based judicial rights group leader Justen Lewis for demanding sanctions against South Africa over alleged Hamas ties. South African officials have dismissed these claims as 'unproven allegations' that echo Israel's hostile stance, with no evidence provided to substantiate the serious accusations.
South African G20 delegation, led by Zane Dangor, met with White House officials to address misconceptions about the Expropriation Act and clarify that South Africa's land policies aren't designed to violate minority rights, but rather to tackle persistent structural inequality.
Following a catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar, a South African teacher is reported missing, prompting concerns from her colleagues and calls for urgent assistance from the South African government.
Following a catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar, a South African teacher is reported missing, prompting concerns from her colleagues and calls for urgent assistance from the South African government.
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola emphasised that the country's foreign policy is non-negotiable and constitutionally sound, while addressing concerns about diplomatic relations with the US.
Following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar that has left over a thousand dead, South Africa is sending its ambassador to Thailand to assist citizens stranded in the affected region.
Minister Ronald Lamola asserts South Africa's commitment to its international policy and human rights, despite potential sanctions from the Trump administration.
According to the Hawks, some of the South African victims suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of their ordeal and only wanted to be reunited with their families.
The South African government has dispatched its ambassador to Thailand to assist citizens potentially stranded in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake that has claimed over a thousand lives.
The South African government has dispatched its ambassador to Thailand to assist citizens potentially stranded in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake that has claimed over a thousand lives.
South Africa remains resolute in its stance against Israel at the ICJ, even as the US threatens to freeze funding. Minister Lamola emphasised that the country's foreign policy is non-negotiable and constitutionally sound, while addressing concerns about diplomatic relations with the US.
South Africa remains resolute in its stance against Israel at the ICJ, even as the US threatens to freeze funding.
Twenty-three South Africans have returned home after being lured to Myanmar with false job promises, held captive, and forced to work in cybercrime compounds. Their rescue highlights South Africa's improving but still inadequate response to human trafficking, as the country moves up to Tier 2 in global trafficking rankings.
In an unbelievable rescue mission in which timing was everything, 23 South Africans were repatriated home on Thursday from a facility in Myanmar which was later hit by two earthquakes.
In an unbelievable rescue mission in which timing was everything, 23 South Africans were repatriated home on Thursday from a facility in Myanmar which was later hit by two earthquakes.
In a significant rescue operation, 23 South Africans have been repatriated from Myanmar, where they were victims of human trafficking and forced to work in online scam centres, part of a larger effort to save 7,000 individuals from similar fates.
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni clarifies South Africa’s role in the US ambassador appointment process, stating the country only reviews and accepts or rejects credentials once they are presented, not during selection.