department of international relations

Minister Sisulu’s statement on South Africa’s vote on the situation of human rights in...

Minister Sisulu’s statement on South Africa’s vote on the situation of human rights in MyanmarAs part of the review of South Africa’s Foreign Policy,...

South Africa’s public broadcasting radio stations

Here's a list of South Africa's public broadcasting radio stations.Brand South Africa reporter The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is responsible for public-service broadcasting in...

Invitation: Media tours to showcase South Africa’s competitiveness

Brand South Africa, in collaboration with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation and other partners, will profile various areas of South Africa’s competitiveness to both Chinese and African media ahead of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation. FOCAC will be hosted by South Africa from 3-5 December 2015.

Invitation: Media tours to showcase South Africa’s competitiveness

Brand South Africa, in collaboration with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation and other partners, will profile various areas of South Africa’s competitiveness to both Chinese and African media ahead of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation. FOCAC will be hosted by South Africa from 3-5 December 2015.

The full speech: South Africa’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement 2015

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene introduced the National Treasury's Medium Term Budget Policy Statement to a joint sitting of Parliament on Wednesday 21 October. Read and download the speech here.

Former Director-General of Tourism to head Brand South Africa

Brand South Africa’s Chairman Ms Chichi Maponya today announced that Mr Kingsley Makhubela has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Brand South Africa for the period 2015-2020.

Cuban 5 receive warm welcome in South Africa

Five Cuban nationals arrived in South Africa to a hero's welcome, thanks to their contribution to ending apartheid. In turn, South Africa supported their release from prison in the US, fostering further amicable diplomatic relations between the countries.

Cuban 5 receive warm welcome in South Africa

Five Cuban nationals arrived in South Africa to a hero's welcome, thanks to their contribution to ending apartheid. In turn, South Africa supported their release from prison in the US, fostering further amicable diplomatic relations between the countries.

South Africa welcomes African Union summit

African leaders are in Pretoria for the 25th summit of the African Union, where discussions will target Agenda 2063. The agenda is a road map to achieve continental development goals. The theme of the summit puts the focus on empowering and developing the continent's women and girls.

South Africa condemns Boko Haram attacks

South Africa was one of the first countries to condemn the attacks in northeastern Nigeria, in which about 2 000 people are thought to have been killed. Many more were forced to flee into neighbouring countries. Pretoria said deliberate attacks against civilians were a crime against humanity.