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Twenty-three South Africans back home after being held captive in Myanmar
National
/ 27 March 2025

Twenty-three South Africans back home after being held captive in Myanmar

The group were lured to Thailand with false promises of jobs but were later trafficked to Myanmar where they were held for more than four months

By MG Reporter
Trump order cutting aid, offering sanctuary to Afrikaners is premised on factual inaccuracies, SA says
Politics
/ 8 February 2025

Trump order cutting aid, offering sanctuary to Afrikaners is premised on factual inaccuracies, SA says

The department of international relations and cooperation said the order failed to recognise South Africa’s ‘profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid’

By MG Reporter
The Republic of Azerbaijan declares 26 December, 2024 a national day of mourning over the tragic crash of the Embraer 190 passenger aircraft
Partner Content
/ 27 December 2024

The Republic of Azerbaijan declares 26 December, 2024 a national day of mourning over the tragic crash of the Embraer 190 passenger aircraft

The Republic of Azerbaijan declares 26 December, 2024 a national day of mourning over the tragic crash of the Embraer 190 passenger aircraft

By Embassy of The Republic of Azerbaijan to The Republic of South Africa
Treasury finds R95 million for SA’s genocide case against Israel
Business
/ 30 October 2024

Treasury finds R95 million for SA’s genocide case against Israel

The funds have been allocated to the departments of justice and international relations to cover their costs in bringing the case before the International Court of Justice

By Emsie Ferreira
Indian embassy invokes diplomatic immunity to halt SA police investigation
Politics
/ 5 September 2024

Indian embassy invokes diplomatic immunity to halt SA police investigation

A police detective investigating a detention and assault case was herself allegedly assaulted by consulate security

By Paddy Harper
SA employee fired by Indian consulate ‘for spying’ wins first round at CCMA
Politics
/ 3 September 2024

SA employee fired by Indian consulate ‘for spying’ wins first round at CCMA

Arguments that consulate staff have diplomatic immunity will only be heard later in the process

By Paddy Harper
Indian consulate in Durban fired SA worker over China spying claims
Politics
/ 23 August 2024

Indian consulate in Durban fired SA worker over China spying claims

Former clerk Siphiwe Mchunu also claims black staff members are subjected to racist treatment

By Paddy Harper
South Africans should not ‘take sides’ in Ukraine invasion, DIRCO tells parliament
Top Six
/ 16 March 2022

South Africans should not ‘take sides’ in Ukraine invasion, DIRCO tells parliament

South Africa has taken a China-like stance of “quiet diplomacy” on the Russian war on Ukraine, urging citizens not to “take sides”, the deputy minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Candith Mashego-Dlamini, said during a parliamentary debate on the economic impact of the conflict on Tuesday. “As [the] government of South Africa, we urge all […]

By Lyse Comins
South Africa appalled that Israel given AU observer status
National
/ 28 July 2021

South Africa appalled that Israel given AU observer status

The international relations department has released a statement condemning the decision

By Eyaaz Matwadia
It’s our diplomatic duty to bring South Africans back home — Dirco
Article
/ 17 April 2020

It’s our diplomatic duty to bring South Africans back home — Dirco

South Africans stuck abroad are told to be patient while the government is negotiating with different countries and working on ways to bring them back home

By Tshegofatso Mathe
South Africans stuck in Peru lockdown told to ‘hang in there’
Article
/ 31 March 2020

South Africans stuck in Peru lockdown told to ‘hang in there’

Two women who travelled to South America for a friend’s wedding were told by the South African government to wait until Peru’s state of emergency ends. Now they could be coming home

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Pandor goes into self-isolation after Covid-19 scare
Article
/ 25 March 2020

Pandor goes into self-isolation after Covid-19 scare

The minister of international relations took the precaution after allegations that an employee had tested positive for the virus

By Thanduxolo Jika and Sabelo Skiti
Two South Africans infected on coronavirus-hit Japanese cruise ship
Article
/ 28 February 2020

Two South Africans infected on coronavirus-hit Japanese cruise ship

Government was alerted that 12 South Africans were among the crew members on board the ship only at the end of their quarantine

By Chris Gilili and Sarah Smit
South Africans stuck in China are desperate to escape coronavirus ‘prison’
Article
/ 14 February 2020

South Africans stuck in China are desperate to escape coronavirus ‘prison’

But the department of international relations and co-operation claims they are comfortable and taken care of


By Sarah Smit and Chris Gilili
Gupta Waterkloof landing approval was ‘pure misunderstanding’ — Koloane
Article
/ 8 July 2019

Gupta Waterkloof landing approval was ‘pure misunderstanding’ — Koloane

Former chief of state protocol tells state capture inquiry that the controversial landing, for which he was suspended, wasn’t part of any agenda

By Mashadi Kekana
​Pandor is just the right person for diplomatic duties
Article
/ 6 June 2019

​Pandor is just the right person for diplomatic duties

She has the gravitas required for her new international relations and co-operation role

By Kenneth Mokgatlhe
Israel and South Africa: A ‘downgraded’ relationship?
Article
/ 9 April 2019

Israel and South Africa: A ‘downgraded’ relationship?

South Africa has announced that it will not replace its ambassador to Israel

By Sella Oneko and Martina Schwikowski 1
Chang should be extradited to US on fraud charges — SA court
Africa
/ 8 April 2019

Chang should be extradited to US on fraud charges — SA court

Chang was arrested in South Africa on December 30 on a warrant issued by authorities in the US

By Riaan Grobler and Pelane Phakgadi
Court dismisses Chang’s bid to have Masutha decide where he should be extradited to
Africa
/ 26 March 2019

Court dismisses Chang’s bid to have Masutha decide where he should be extradited to

Chang was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on December 30 on a warrant issued by authorities in the US

By Pelane Phakgadi
Ambassador spreads fear in Geneva
Article
/ 8 February 2019

Ambassador spreads fear in Geneva

She locked officials in a boardroom for five hours when some employees didn’t attend a meeting

By Athandiwe Saba
Corruption memo to Ramaphosa a foreign embassy faux pas — Dirco
Article
/ 3 February 2019

Corruption memo to Ramaphosa a foreign embassy faux pas — Dirco

Five countries have tasked the president with acting on allegations of corruption or risk losing investment

By Gemma Ritchie
South African national dies in Mozambique prison, Dirco to investigate
Article
/ 23 January 2019

South African national dies in Mozambique prison, Dirco to investigate

Andre Hanekom was expected to appear before a Mozambican court next week on terror charges

By Gemma Ritchie
SA takes up seat on UN Security Council
Article
/ 2 January 2019

SA takes up seat on UN Security Council

South Africa’s tenure in the Security Council will be dedicated to the legacy of former president Nelson Mandela

By Jan Gerber
SA man accused of terror-related activities in Mozambique to appear in court
Article
/ 2 January 2019

SA man accused of terror-related activities in Mozambique to appear in court

Andre Meyer Hanekom is accused of supporting and aiding terrorist activities in northern Mozambique

By Gemma Ritchie
South Africa seeks normalised ties with Rwanda after Sisulu insult
Article
/ 11 December 2018

South Africa seeks normalised ties with Rwanda after Sisulu insult

South Africa’s diplomatic relationship with Rwanda broke down in 2014 when South Africa expelled three Rwandan diplomats

By Jan Gerber
Sanef concerned by Sisulu’s ‘defence’ of Tanzanian authorities
Article
/ 14 November 2018

Sanef concerned by Sisulu’s ‘defence’ of Tanzanian authorities

There are conflicting accounts of what happened to Angela Quintal and Muthoki Mumo during their detention in Tanzania

By Gemma Ritchie
Dirco urges journalists to carry correct travel documentation
Article
/ 12 November 2018

Dirco urges journalists to carry correct travel documentation

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said Tanzanian authorities told her Quintal and Mumo were detained because they had contravened their visa regulations

By Gemma Ritchie
SA government ‘concerned’ over Khashoggi, still open to business with Saudi
Article
/ 17 October 2018

SA government ‘concerned’ over Khashoggi, still open to business with Saudi

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi is alleged to have been killed by Saudi officials

By Raeesa Pather
Under pressure Donald Trump falls for fake news about South African whites
Article
/ 23 August 2018

Under pressure Donald Trump falls for fake news about South African whites

‘Get your facts straight, Donald,’ SA government says to Donald Trump

By Mashadi Kekana
Decision to grant Grace Mugabe diplomatic immunity set aside by high court
Article
/ 30 July 2018

Decision to grant Grace Mugabe diplomatic immunity set aside by high court

Rights group AfriForum and the Democratic Alliance challenged the decision by the department of international relations

By Jan Bornman
Lindiwe Sisulu: Debate to stay in the ICC reopened
Article
/ 5 July 2018

Lindiwe Sisulu: Debate to stay in the ICC reopened

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation said the decision to leave the international body had been made by the former administration

By Staff Reporter
ANC hails SA’s election to UN Security Council as ‘victory for peace’
Article
/ 9 June 2018

ANC hails SA’s election to UN Security Council as ‘victory for peace’

South Africa was elected on Friday to serve in the United Nations Security Council for the term 2019-2020 as a non-permanent member

By Agency
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