Tbilisi’s top sights and hidden treasures

Malaysia’s Acting High Commissioner, Mr Yap Wei Sin, hosted guests in celebration of the country’s 68th National Day

Members of the International Diplomatic Spouses Association (IDSA) gathered at the Turkish Residence in Pretoria for a cultural morning dedicated to the flavours and traditions of Türkiye

South Africa celebrated the national days of various embassies and diplomatic communities

The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Pretoria celebrated its 80th birthday on 2 September 2025

The discussions highlighted the importance of youth-led perspectives in advancing South Africa’s National Strategic Plan on GBVF 2020-2030, while also linking local action to international frameworks such as the G20 Women’s Empowerment agenda

The 79th Independence Day of India celebrated with great enthusiasm at India House, Pretoria

The high commission in Pretoria transformed the chancery into a Singapore hawker centre as nations strengthen economic ties

Women heads of mission in South Africa are playing their part in ensuring gender equality

In celebration of Women’s Month, The Diplomat spoke with H.E. Erika Álvarez Rodriguez, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to South Africa, about her journey in diplomacy, the importance of gender equality, and her message to women and girls around the world.

The Embassy of Nicaragua in South Africa hosted a vibrant commemoration of the 46th anniversary of the Sandinista Popular Revolution at its Waterkloof premises.  The event, attended by dignitaries including ambassadors and diplomats from Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, Iran, Sahrawi Republic and Vietnam, as well as representatives from the ANC, SACP, and South African youth organisations, […]

Bilateral relations between Peru and South Africa are grounded in shared values of democracy, human rights and international cooperation

Egypt’s ambassador to South Africa said the two countries will work for economic liberation