President Ramaphosa rejects white genocide claims at Oval Office meeting

Washington (SAnews): President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly rejected claims of a white genocide in South Africa, reaffirming the nation’s democratic principles that uphold freedom of expression for all citizens.
President Ramaphosa’s US visit to bolster strategic, mutually beneficial SA-US ties

Washington (SAnews): President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to Washington is a significant and positive step in strengthening the strategic and mutually beneficial relationship between South Africa and the United States.
President Ramaphosa to undertake working visit to the US

Pretoria (SAnews): President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a working visit to the United States of America from 19 to 22 May 2025, the Presidency has announced.
South Africans seeking resettlement in USA are not refugees

Abidjan (SAnews): President Cyril Ramaphosa has refuted the classification of a group of South Africans as refugees, who are seeking resettlement in the United States of America.
G20 supports plans to address barriers to Africa’s development

“During the discussion on the impediments to growth and development in Africa, members welcomed the work on strengthening institutions, addressing macroeconomic vulnerabilities, infrastructure development and the cost of capital,” a joint statement by National Treasury and South African Reserve Bank said.Members endorsed a work programme proposed by South Africa’s Presidency to identify and submit tailored […]
Lamola concludes working visit to Russia

Pretoria (SAnews): International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has concluded a visit to Russia, where he co-chaired the 18th session of the Joint Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) alongside Alexander Kozlov, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation.
President Ramaphosa appoints Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the United States

Pretoria (SAnews): President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the United States. In his new role, Jonas will serve as the official representative of the President and the government of South Africa.
All systems go for Africa Children’s Summit

Johannesburg (SAnews): The voices of children across the continent will be amplified when more than 1000 children from the African region take part in the upcoming 2nd Biennial Africa Children’s Summit.
South Africa delegation meet US officials to address expropriation law

Pretoria (SAnews): A delegation of senior officials, led by South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Sherpa and the Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Zane Dangor, have met with United States officials to clarify the country’s expropriation and equity laws.
South Africa’s foreign policy defined by commitment to human rights

Pretoria (SAnews): South Africa’s commitment to human rights is central to its foreign policy, promoting solidarity and respect for other nations, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who spoke to the media following a letters of credence ceremony for Heads of Mission and Ambassadors in Pretoria.