South Africa reiterates its commitment to strengthening its existing mutually beneficial relations with the US.

US ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety has apologised after he accused South Africa of giving weapons to Russia.

DIRCO will summon US Ambassador Reuben Brigety after he alleged South Africa supplied weapons to Russia.

A man was armed with a knife and handgun when he forced his way inside a daycare centre in Thailand, killing 22 children

Naledi Pandor’s hat at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral has been compared to that of WWE wrestler ‘The Undertaker’. Not a flattering picture!

DIRCO Minister Naledi Pandor has called for dialogue and negotiations, in the wake of Israeli forces’ attacks on Gaza

The theme for Africa Day 2022 is centered around malnutrition and food insecurity which has been amplified by COVID-19 and climate change.

Some reports claimed government was repatriating South Africans and their families who had fought for and aided ISIS in Syria

The South African government is actually planning to donate over R350 million to Cuba according to AfriForum.

Radio host Sizwe Dhlomo weighs in on Afriforum’s interdict victory that prevents government from donating R50m to Cuba.

Aspen Pharmacare and DIRCO say the first group of students who had been studying in Ukraine, arrived in South Africa on Thursday

South Africans are not happy with government for choosing to not condemn Russia for its attacks in Ukraine in a recent UN vote

South Africa’s, Ambassador to Ukraine Andre Groenewald left the capital Kyiv, together with other diplomats, citing safety concerns

According to DIRCO, there are 28 South Africans studying in Ukraine and most of them have managed to evacuate

‘ANC can’t even fix a pothole’: Celebs were quick to comment on Naledi Pandor’s statement of facilitating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Ukraine ambassador to South Africa said the country has asked South Africa to place sanctions on Russia after Thursday’s invasion.

DIRCO said its accounts with the City of Tshwane are current and up-to-date. The City cut the power supply to several government departments on Wednesday.

DIRCO said new variants have been detected in other countries with no recent links to SA. ‘It’s worth noting that the reaction to those countries is starkly different to cases in Southern Africa.’

The closure of 10 South African high commissions, consulates and embassies abroad has led to a saving of R51 million for the country.

DIRCO Minister Naledi Pandor said they would intensify efforts to have South Africa removed from the UK’s red list

Kgabo Mahoai faced charges related to irregular expenditure after DIRCO lost on a project to purchase land in New York

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

Hundreds of thousands of Afghans have fled the country, out of fear of the Taliban, which seized control earlier in August

There has been a flood of reaction from the international community after the Taliban suddenly took over the capital Kabul this past weekend

Consular officials for DIRCO have confirmed that there are some South Africans stuck in Afghanistan – where the situation remains volatile.