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Naledi Pandor has confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin's invitation to SA despite ICC's warrant of arrest against him.
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‘Global has double standards’- Pandor confirms Putin’s invitation

Minister Naledi Pandor
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Minister Naledi Pandor hosts Ubuntu Awards

Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister Naledi Pandor
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Minister Sergey Lavrov visits South Africa

Naledi Pandor has confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin's invitation to SA despite ICC's warrant of arrest against him.
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‘Global has double standards’- Pandor confirms Putin’s invitation

Minister Naledi Pandor
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Minister Naledi Pandor hosts Ubuntu Awards

Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister Naledi Pandor
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Minister Sergey Lavrov visits South Africa

Naledi Pandor DIRCO Thailand
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DIRCO sends condolences following Thai daycare shooting

By Thabo Baloyi09-10-2022 07:08

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

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Fashion and Beauty

The Undertaker!? Naledi Pandor’s funeral hat gets Mzansi talking

By Naledi de Wee20-09-2022 18:15

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

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‘No justification’: DIRCO condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza

By Thabo Baloyi07-08-2022 03:59

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

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KwaZulu-Natal

KZN Floods: Death toll has risen to 459, Qatar delivers aid

By Nathan Craig30-05-2022 20:00

The combined death toll in KZN after the floods sits at 459 people with billions of rands lost but Qatar has lent a helping hand.

Diplomats DIRCO property damage
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‘No factual basis: DIRCO denies reports of ex-ISIS fighters returning to SA

By Thabo Baloyi21-05-2022 14:08

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

Naledi Pandor DIRCO Thailand
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Pandor DEFENDS SA abstaining from UN vote on Russia

By Thabo Baloyi09-04-2022 07:17

South Africa was one of 58 countries which abstained from voting to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council

Russia DA
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‘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.

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Celeb News

‘Only bombs ANC know are Jägerbombs’: Celebs react to war ‘peace talks’

By Megan van den Heever25-02-2022 10:06

‘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.

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.

Naledi Pandor DIRCO Thailand
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UK bans travel from SA: ‘Seems to have been rushed,’ says Naledi Pandor

By Thabo Baloyi26-11-2021 09:19

DIRCO minister Naledi Pandor says they’ll try to convince the UK government to reconsider the move to implement another travel ban

SA passport
Travel

SA saves R51m through closure of several overseas diplomatic missions

By Lorne Philpot16-11-2021 16:55

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

Naledi Pandor DIRCO Thailand
Save South Africa

Naledi Pandor: ‘There’s no basis for UK keeping SA on the list’

By Thabo Baloyi19-09-2021 14:42

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

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Travel

Oops, he did it again! SA diplomat trashes another apartment

By Erene Roux24-05-2021 11:01

A SA diplomat reportedly left his Vienna apartment in such a damaged state that the estimated cost to repair amounts to around R700 000.

SA passport
Travel

Travel alert: SA to cancel consular services in 10 major international centres

By Lorne Philpot21-05-2021 13:45

South Africans abroad will not be able to access in-country diplomatic services in several locations, which have been earmarked for closure.

Pretoria reaffirms solidarity
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Pretoria reaffirms solidarity with peoples of Palestine and Western Sahara

By Riyaz Patel19-12-2020 03:24

DIRCO Minister Naledi Pandor told
a virtual UN session that there are currently 17 territories whose people have not yet attained a full measure of self-government across the globe.

Naledi Pandor DIRCO Thailand
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Pandor: We did not help smuggle Bushiris out of SA

By Thabo Baloyi23-11-2020 06:49

Dirco minister Naledi Pandor has labelled a report claiming her department helped the Bushiris escape to Malawi as “irresponsible journalism” and said government was still investigating their escape

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South Africans Abroad

Pandor blasts repatriated citizens who now ‘want to leave SA again’

By Tom Head21-05-2020 10:37

A group of South Africans, who allegedly asked to be taken back to nations they were repatriated from, have been shut down by DIRCO Minister Naledi Pandor.

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South Africa repatriates 300 citizens from coronavirus-hit US

By Siviwe Breakfast18-04-2020 13:57

Government says its working to repatriate more South Africans from the COVID-19 hotspot.

South Africa to receive R800m in PPE from China in the coming weeks
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South Africa set to receive R800m worth of PPE stock

By Andrea Chothia14-04-2020 17:54

Zweli Mkhize has shown great appreciation to China for sending South Africa thousands of units of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Naledi Pandor on Zimbabwe crisis
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More than 160 South Africans repatriated, says Naledi Pandor

By Andrea Chothia06-04-2020 15:23

With the help of foreign governments and South African Airways (SAA), Pandor says stranded South Africans will be repatriated.

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Naledi Pandor: More than 1 000 South Africans stranded abroad

By Andrea Chothia31-03-2020 18:22

Naledi Pandor said on Tuesday that the department is trying to assist South Africans who are stranded abroad, to return back home.

Naledi Pandor DIRCO Thailand
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Dirco symposium: Lifting sanctions on Zimbabwe is a top SA-SADC priority

By Andile Sicetsha18-11-2019 16:12

The Dirco minister noted that South Africa has to play an active role in assisting Zimbabwe with its sanctions.

EFF
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NAM 2019: Malema to be part of the Pan-African Parliament delegation

By Junie Sihlangu23-10-2019 13:35

Malema will participate in discussions that include trade and political dynamics around the world.

Russia
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President Ramaphosa in Russia to foster stronger working relationships

By Junie Sihlangu22-10-2019 14:58

The Russia-Africa Summit will run from Wednesday until Thursday.

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Diplomat Dlamini: Why Bathabile’s alleged redeployment has DA fuming

By Buhle Lindwa18-09-2019 11:57

The party claims to have received trusted information regarding Dlamini’s rumoured appointment.

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