The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is planning no events before 29 May 2024 in celebration of democracy.
More »Section 32 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, grants the right of access to any information held by the State and provides that national legislation must be enacted to give effect to this right.
However, the Promotion of Access to Information Act No. 2 of 2000 (PAIA) provides the grounds for refusal of requested information as contemplated in Chapter 4 ...
(i) No official vehicle has been purchased for use for the Minister since 08 May 2019.
(ii) Approval was obtained for the procurement of official vehicles for both Deputy Ministers on 14 October 2021. Official orders were placed on 01 December 2021 with the approved suppliers for both vehicles:
Deputy Minister Mashego Dlamini
(a) Toyota
(b) Fortuner 2.8 GD-6 VX A/T
(c) 2022
(d) ...
Engagement with the US
At the request of the USA, a telecon with Minister Pandor was initiated by the United States (US) Secretary of State, Mr Antony Blinken, on 25 January 2024. The purpose of the telecon was to discuss South Africa-US bilateral relations, with a specific focus on the state of global affairs, including a reflection on the Genocide Case between South Africa ...
a) South Africa advances its national priorities and national interests through mutually beneficial BRICS cooperation, shaping a multipolar world and driving global governance reform to be more fair, just, inclusive and representative. The Russian Federation chairs BRICS in 2024 under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security”. The Chair's priorities for 2024 include 1) Strengthening the BRICS Strategic Partnership based on ...
(aa) QATAR
a) Sponsorships
No sponsorships were received by the Minister (i), her department (ii) and officials in her department.
b) Donations
1) On 29 May 2022 the Amir of Qatar donated blankets, pillows, travel beds, mosquito ...
It is not possible at this stage to provide conclusive details regarding the total Rand amount contributed by the Department in the litigation before the ICJ as it is an ongoing matter and all invoices have not yet been received. Notwithstanding, the Department has contributed to costs related to the following:
There are continuous engagements, at various levels, between the South African Government and the United States Government, as well as with Congress and various other domestic stakeholders. On 26 January 2024, Minister Pandor had a telecon with Secretary of State, Mr Antony Blinken, to discuss South Africa-US bilateral relations, with a specific focus on the state of global affairs, including a reflection on the ...
(a) The full list of all South African citizens who currently hold diplomatic passports may not be divulged in terms of the following:
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996;
South African Passports and Travel Documents Act, No. 04 of 1994;
Identification Act, No. 68 of 1997;
Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 02 of 2000;
Protection of Personal Information Act, No ...
South Africa does not consider Hamas as a terrorist organisation in line with the United Nations. South Africa maintains open lines of communication with all Palestinian political formations, including Fatah, Hamas as well as with all other political factions.
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