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DA slams government for recalling SA ambassador to Israel
Article
/ 15 May 2018

DA slams government for recalling SA ambassador to Israel

The DA says the move will impede on South Africa’s role as a “mediator” between the Palestinians and Israelis.

By Raeesa Pather
Israel comes under fire from world leaders for Gaza attack
Article
/ 15 May 2018

Israel comes under fire from world leaders for Gaza attack

Leaders from across the globe vacillated between calling for calm to denouncing the killing of civilians

By Mashadi Kekana
South Africa pulls ambassador out of Israel over Gaza violence
Article
/ 15 May 2018

South Africa pulls ambassador out of Israel over Gaza violence

​South Africa has taken a strong stance against the killing of 41 Palestinians by Israeli armed forces by pulling the SA ambassador out of Israel

By Kaveel Singh
Dirco confirms arrest of SA businessman in Dubai after Gupta video
Article
/ 11 April 2018

Dirco confirms arrest of SA businessman in Dubai after Gupta video

The department was not able to give further details on the nature of the charge or when Van Pletzen would appear in court.

By Staff Reporter
Sisulu demands retraction from Australia on land redistribution comments
Article
/ 16 March 2018

Sisulu demands retraction from Australia on land redistribution comments

Their home affairs minister said his department was looking into methods that would facilitate the fast-tracking of visas for white farmers

By Staff Reporter
Hotel Canada: The white South Africans who have sought asylum
Article
/ 15 March 2018

Hotel Canada: The white South Africans who have sought asylum

The concept of white South Africans seeking refuge from racial “brutality” and “genocide” post-1994 is nothing new.

By Gemma Ritchie and Mashadi Kekana
​DIRCO slams special refugee status for white South Africans
Article
/ 14 March 2018

​DIRCO slams special refugee status for white South Africans

South African government says it’s “regrettable” that Australia’s home affairs minister wants to give special treatment to white South African farmers

By Simon Allison, Gemma Ritchie and Mashadi Kekana
US embassy to Dirco: We respect the people of South Africa
Article
/ 15 January 2018

US embassy to Dirco: We respect the people of South Africa

While Dirco demanded that the US apologise for Trump’s remark, the statement the department released showed no indication that there was an apology.

By Staff Reporter
US Embassy must explain ‘shithole’ comment, says Dirco
Article
/ 14 January 2018

US Embassy must explain ‘shithole’ comment, says Dirco

Trump allegedly made his controversial statement when he met US legislators who came to see him about a bipartisan bill on immigration.

By Staff Reporter
Mugabe has not requested asylum yet— Dirco
Article
/ 22 November 2017

Mugabe has not requested asylum yet— Dirco

Dirco has not received a formal request for asylum from ousted Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Parliament has heard

By Paul Herman
Dirco: No Mugabe asylum request, yet
Article
/ 22 November 2017

Dirco: No Mugabe asylum request, yet

Addressing MPs following Mugabe’s historic resignation, Dirco dismissed social media rumours that the Mugabe family had applied for asylum in SA.

By Paul Herman
UPDATE: SA lawyers arrested in Tanzania for ‘promoting homosexuality’ get bail
Article
/ 22 October 2017

UPDATE: SA lawyers arrested in Tanzania for ‘promoting homosexuality’ get bail

The arrests took place in Dar es Salaam last Tuesday when the Tanzanian police raided a legal consultation meeting.

By Carl Collison
South Africa condemns deadly Mogadishu attack
Africa
/ 16 October 2017

South Africa condemns deadly Mogadishu attack

The international relations department said “the SA government will continue to … explore long-term solutions to the scourge of terrorism"

By Gemma Ritchie and Mashadi Kekana
DA goes to ConCourt to have Mugabe immunity set aside
Article
/ 25 August 2017

DA goes to ConCourt to have Mugabe immunity set aside

Mugabe was accused of beating South African model Gabriella Engels, 20, with an extension cord in Sandton on August 13

By Paul Herman
Dirco ‘manufactured outrage’ over my Taiwan trip, says Tshwane mayor
Article
/ 11 January 2017

Dirco ‘manufactured outrage’ over my Taiwan trip, says Tshwane mayor

Solly Msimanga says he used a diplomatic passport to enter Taiwan and that it would be impossible to use such a passport without state permission.

By Raeesa Pather
Take away renegade officials’ passports – ANC
Article
/ 2 January 2017

Take away renegade officials’ passports – ANC

Government representatives who contravene national foreign policy should have their official passports taken away, the ANC said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
US embassy insists it consulted with SA government before issuing terror alert
Article
/ 8 June 2016

US embassy insists it consulted with SA government before issuing terror alert

After the South African government accused the US of not following procedure regarding their terror alert, the US embassy says it did consult with SA.

By Staff Reporter
‘Lease rip-off’: Envoy carpeted
Africa
/ 11 September 2014

‘Lease rip-off’: Envoy carpeted

The luxury apartment of South Africa’s former high commissioner to Ghana, leased and decorated with state funds, has come under official scrutiny.

By Pauli van Wyk
Netanyahu raises suspicion, cancels Mandela funeral trip
Article
/ 9 December 2013

Netanyahu raises suspicion, cancels Mandela funeral trip

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to cancel a trip to SA is likely to remind many of the difficult relationship between Tel Aviv and Pretoria.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge and Sapa
Kenya: South African killed in al-Shabab shooting
Africa
/ 23 September 2013

Kenya: South African killed in al-Shabab shooting

An SA man from Cape Town has been killed in the al-Shabab shooting in Kenya, confirmed the department of international relations and co-operation.

By Khuthala Nandipha
International relations DG ‘could duck cash probe’
Article
/ 13 September 2013

International relations DG ‘could duck cash probe’

Minister of International Relations and Co-operation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has ordered an audit of irregular expenditure of R500-million.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
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