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Georgia Genevieve Uys
news

DIRCO hands tied as mom of SA woman incarcerated in Georgia fights to prove her innocence

Africa Day
Lifestyle

Theme, origins and celebrations: Everything to know about Africa Day 2022

shanghai DIRCO
News

‘It’s a matter of life and death’: DIRCO accused of failing South Africans stuck in zero-COVID Shanghai

Georgia Genevieve Uys
News

DIRCO hands tied as mom of SA woman incarcerated in Georgia fights to prove her innocence

Africa Day
Lifestyle

Theme, origins and celebrations: Everything to know about Africa Day 2022

shanghai DIRCO
News

‘It’s a matter of life and death’: DIRCO accused of failing South Africans stuck in zero-COVID Shanghai

SA citizens deny the existence
News

SA citizens deny the existence of Shanghai consulate’s chat group

By Storm Simpson22-04-2022 11:09

A group of South Africans subjected to extreme lockdown conditions in Shanghai say DIRCO ‘aren’t doing enough’ to help them.

Shanghai
News

South African teacher in Shanghai details life in a COVID-19 camp

By Storm Simpson22-04-2022 11:06

The arduous nature of Shanghai’s ‘quarantine camps’ has been documented by a South African teacher currently trapped in the city’s ‘extreme lockdown’.

Shanghai
News

DIRCO confirms South African teacher died in lockdown Shanghai

By Storm Simpson20-04-2022 16:09

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirmed that a South African woman died in Shanghai, China.

Russia DA
News

‘Wrong side of history’: DA slams SA on abstaining from suspending Russia on UNHRC

By Nokwanda Ncwane08-04-2022 16:46

The DA says South Africa cannot be beholden to ‘war criminals’ because of misplaced loyalty as it abstained from voting against Russia.

DIRCO ANC CUBA AFRIFORUM
South Africa

‘We are preparing to return to court’: DIRCO, EFF to fight to send R50m to Cuba

By Storm Simpson23-03-2022 13:20

‘We do this directly to oppose the attempt by racists to set aside the decision to donate money to Cuba, in order to stifle aid to our compatriots,’ said the EFF.

Cuba donation AfriForum
News

Time up for DIRCO, as activists scramble to stop R50m Cuba donation

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty10-03-2022 16:54

Dirco was given a week to respond to activists regarding a petition to stop a R50 million donation heading to Cuba. But what happened?

DA Russia Ukraine
News

DA launches petition for SA to take a stance on Russia-Ukraine conflict

By Nokwanda Ncwane06-03-2022 21:38

The DA has joined the many voices that have called on SA to take a clear stance on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Nelson Mandela Foundation Russia Ukraine
News

Nelson Mandela Foundation calls for SA to take a stance on Russia-Ukraine conflict

By Nokwanda Ncwane05-03-2022 18:57

The Nelson Mandela Foundation says it is imperative that channels for peacemaking, negotiation and dialogue be pursued, urgently.

South Africans Ukraine
News

Racism? Govt confirms South Africans ‘badly treated’ while fleeing Ukraine

By Weekend News Producer27-02-2022 16:10

South African ambassadors in Hungary and Poland are now working to help get them out of Ukraine. There have also been racism allegations.

President Cyril Ramaphosa Ukraine
News

Ukraine invasion latest: Ramaphosa reportedly ‘unhappy’ over flip-flop

By Weekend News Producer27-02-2022 09:50

President Ramaphosa is said to not be too happy with South Africa’s handling of the Ukraine invasion. Will we get our ducks in a row?

Russia Ukraine
Lifestyle

‘Which South Africa?: Mzansi asks DIRCO to withdraw statement on Russia Ukraine conflict

By Nokwanda Ncwane25-02-2022 08:00

Tweeps asked to be excluded from a statement by DIRCO that urged Russia to immediately withdraw troops from Ukraine.

Lynn Blignaut Ashley Oosthuizen Thailand
George

Ashley Oosthuizen: Family distances itself from crowdfunding website set up by boyfriend

By Storm Simpson19-02-2022 11:13

The Oosthuizen family is discouraging the public from making donations to a website allegedly set up by Ashley’s boyfriend.

Pitso Mosimane
Premier Soccer League

Pitso Mosimane scoops top SA government award!

By Zaahid Nanabhay14-02-2022 00:06

South African coaching giant Pitso Mosimane has been honoured by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation!

DIRCO Afghanistan Jalalabad Taliban
News

DIRCO: The last South African in Afghanistan to remain there for foreseeable future

By Storm Simpson02-09-2021 12:55

DIRCO said 35 South Africans were evacuated following the fall of Kabul. One citizen, however, is working in the city and will remain there..

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