SA demands release of South Africans seized at sea
Cape Town – South Africa has condemned what it described as the “illegal abduction” of South African nationals aboard... Read more
20 May
Arms committee fails to explain SA’s weapon sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
In the 30 years since the National Conventional Arms Control Committee was established, export permits have routinely been granted... Read more
5 Mar
Here is how DIRCO is helping South Africans exit Middle East
Cape Town – The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has issued urgent guidance urging South African citizens... Read more
5 Mar
US hits back at SA’s foreign policy after Dirco declares Israeli top diplomat persona non grata
Pretoria – The US State Department has criticised South Africa’s foreign policy after Dirco declared Israeli chargé d’affaires Ariel... Read more
5 Feb
3000 slaughtered! DA to ANC: Axe Iran ties or betray Sharpeville
Pretoria – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola to report Iran to the United... Read more
15 Jan
No pomp for G20 gavel handover as SA passes baton to US
Cape Town – South Africa is set to formally hand over the G20 presidency to the United States in... Read more
25 Nov, 2025
DIRCO slams Trump over ‘regrettable’ Truth Social post
Pretoria – The South African government has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump over what it described as a... Read more
9 Nov, 2025
SA activists held in Israel: DIRCO rushes to bring Flotilla delegates home
Cape Town – The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says efforts to secure the release and return... Read more
6 Oct, 2025
Mthethwa’s family races to bring ambassador home for funeral
Cape Town – The family of the late South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, confirmed they are working with... Read more
2 Oct, 2025
WATCH | Here is why Mthethwa had no security in Paris
Cape Town – The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has confirmed that South Africa’s ambassador to France,... Read more
1 Oct, 2025
