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Department of Foreign Affairs - South Africa  home | contact us | site map            2008 Beijing Olympic Games: Accreditation for the use of the Beijing International Media Centre during the Beijing Olympic Games 18-19 Jul: Accreditation for SADC Ministerial Meeting of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation (MCO), Durban, KwaZulu Natal 17 Jul: South Africa - Iran Political, Economic and Trade Discussions, Pretoria, South Africa 13 May: Budget Vote Speech of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, to the National Assembly 14 Feb: Response of President Thabo Mbeki to the Debate of the State of the Nation Address 8 Feb: President Thabo Mbeki's State of the Nation Address   Access Audio clips     Access the Events Calendar 2008  DFA Photo Gallery Avian Influenza: Fact Sheet and Advice for Travellers Media Statements Speeches DFA Now Newsletter Strategic Plan, 2008 - 2011 Strategic Plan, 2007 - 2010 Annual Reports Department's Publications Cabinet Meeting Statements Minister Dlamini Zuma’s Message on Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday. Today, Friday 18 July 2008 we join the peoples of our country, the region and indeed the entire universe in celebrating a life that epitomises the struggle for peace, democracy and justice in our country – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. We do so not to satisfy any protocol requirement but most certainly because Nelson Mandela continues to inspire hope in millions of people around the world who continue to struggle for freedom and justice. -------------------------------------------------------------------- SADC Ministers to meet today, Friday 18 July 2008 in Durban. Durban – The SADC Ministers of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security, hosted by Minister of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will later today, Friday 18 July 2008 begin their deliberations at the Durban International Conference Centre. The meeting will be chaired by the Angolan Foreign Minister in his capacity as the current Chair of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation and will wind its deliberations on Sunday 20 July 2008. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript Copy: Joint Press Conference by Deputy Ministers Aziz Pahad and Mohammad Reza Baqeri, Thursday 17 July 2008, Lombardy Hotel, Pretoria. Deputy Minister Pahad: Colleagues in the media, let me say how important it was to have Deputy Minister Baqeri and his delegation coming to South Africa. This is part of our political consultations which is also in preparation for the 10th Joint Commission that will be hosted by the Iranian Foreign Minister and our Minister will be leading our delegation that will take place in Iran from 1 to 2 August. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Minister Dlamini Zuma to host SADC Ministers of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation, Durban, 18 July 2008. At the request of the Chair of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation, South African Foreign Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will, on behalf of the South African government, host a Ministerial meeting of the Organ at the Durban International Conference Centre scheduled from Friday – Saturday 18-19 July 2008. [ Media Programme ] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Deputy Minister Pahad to host Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Discussions in Pretoria. Pretoria – South African Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad will on Thursday 17 July 2008 host his Iranian counterpart Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Mohammad Reza Baqeri for political, economic and trade discussions at the Lombardy Hotel in Pretoria. [ Media Programme ] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes following Briefing to Media by Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad, Media Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Tuesday 15 July 2008. President Mbeki to lead South African Delegation to the Inaugural SA-EU Summit in Bordeaux - President Thabo Mbeki, supported by Foreign Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, will lead a senior South African government delegation to the inaugural South Africa-European Union Summit scheduled for Friday 25 July in Bordeaux, France. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Statement delivered by Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe at the Celebration of the National Day of France, Monday 14 July 2008, Pretoria. It is a great pleasure for me on behalf of the people and the government of South Africa to be here today to celebrate with you on the occasion of the National Day of the French Republic, the famous Bastille Day, the historic significance of which stretches far beyond the borders of France. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs Zanele Mbeki to represent South Africa at the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games. Pretoria - Mrs Zanele Mbeki will represent South Africa at the forthcoming 2008 Olympic Games scheduled for 8-24 August in Beijing, China. This follows the decisions by South Africa to respect the right of China to host the 2008 Olympics Games. In this regard, Mrs Mbeki will be joining a number of Heads of State and Government who will be representing their countries and thus leading their respective national teams to the world’s most beautiful spectacle, the Olympic Games. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Presidency: Republic of South Africa: Media Statement: President Mbeki appoints Mr. Motlante into Cabinet, July 12, 2008. President Thabo Mbeki has decided to appoint African National Congress Deputy President, Mr. Kgalema Motlante into Cabinet. Mr. Motlante will be responsible, for amongst other tasks, the coordination of Government Business. Further details will be released in due course. -------------------------------------------------------------------- South African Government Statement on the UN Security Council Resolution on Zimbabwe. South Africa welcomes the decision on Friday 11 July 2008 of the United Nations Security Council not to impose sanctions against Zimbabwe including a travel ban and asset freeze on President Mugabe and other individuals. We do so, in accordance with the Sharm-El Sheikh African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government decision to “encourage President Robert Mugabe and the leader of the MDC to honour their commitment to initiate dialogue with a view to promoting peace, stability, democracy and reconciliation of the Zimbabwean people”. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Statement by Ambassador Kumalo on Zimbabwe Vote. Earlier this morning a joint media statement by the SADC facilitator, the representative of ZANU-PF and the MDC Formations was issued in Pretoria. The statement reads: “The talks between the Zimbabwean political parties consisting of ZANU-PF, MDC-Tsvangirai and MDC-Mutambara, chaired by the Government of South Africa as mandated by SADC, resumed in South Africa yesterday. The talks are aimed at finding solutions to the challenges in Zimbabwe.” -------------------------------------------------------------------- Remarks by Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma at the Brick-Laying Ceremony of the new Foreign Affairs Headquarters, Friday 11 July 2008, Pretoria. And all the people who are actually making this happen, the workers who are preparing for us to have a decent Head Office. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Address by Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka at Memorial service of late Joe Nhlanhla, 10 July 2008. We are gathered here to pay tribute to one of our own, the former Minister of Intelligence, Joseph Mbuku Nhlanhla, whose untimely death has robbed us of a loyal and true servant of our people. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Statement by Ambassador Kingsley Mamabolo, Chairperson of the Political Directorate for the Burundi Peace Process. Bujumbura- I have noted with deep concern the statements by the Chairperson of the Palipehutu-FNL, Mr Agathon Rwasa, and by the Burundian Minister of Information and Communication, Ms Hafsa Mossi, respectively of Sunday, 6 July, and Wednesday, 9 July 2008. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Minister Dlamini Zuma to participate in Brick-Laying Ceremory of new Foreign Affairs Headquarters. South African Foreign Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will on Friday 11 July 2008 participate in a brick-laying ceremony when she visits the new Department of Foreign Affairs Head Office site. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Joint Communiqué of the Eighth Meeting of the South Africa – United Kingdom Bilateral Forum 7-8 July 2008. The eighth meeting of the South Africa – United Kingdom Bilateral Forum was held at the Presidential Guest House, Church Street, Pretoria from 7 – 8 July. Ministers welcomed the strength of the bilateral relationship. South Africa and the United Kingdom are bound by common ties of history, culture and shared values on human rights, the rule of law and good governance. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes on Conclusion of South Africa – United Kingdom Bilateral Forum Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria, Tuesday, 8 July 2008. Let me just say we have had very good and constructive discussions on a whole range of sectors. As you would see from the communiqué, we have discussed everything from health – you witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding – we have discussed sports, trade and industry, migration, climate change, general political issues, science and technology – so we have discussed a whole range of issues and we have also received very interesting reports from the young people from the different sectors talking about peacekeeping, conflict resolution, climate change, economic issues, corporate responsibility and so on. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Remarks by Minister Dlamini Zuma and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Commencement of 8th South Africa – United Kingdom Bilateral Forum, Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria, Tuesday, 8 July 2008. Mr Foreign Secretary, allow me to welcome you to South Africa on the first working visit that you have undertaken to South Africa and I understand that you have already been at work for the past two days and I hope that has given you a glimpse into the South African society and its complexities and that you also have a pretty good idea of the challenges that we are facing as a government but also as a people. -------------------------------------------------------------------- British Foreign Secretary David Milliband arrived in South Africa for the SA-UK Bilateral Forum. Pretoria – At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, the British Foreign Secretary David Milliband today, Sunday 6 July arrived in South Africa for the 8th Session of the SA-UK Bilateral Forum to be held at the Presidential Guesthouse on Tuesday 8 July. [ Media Programme ] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Deputy Foreign Minister Van der Merwe pays a working visit to Denmark. Pretoria – South African Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sue van der Merwe will on Tuesday 8 July 2008 hold bilateral political, economic and trade discussions with the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs Per Stig Moller during her visit to Denmark from Monday to Wednesday 7 – 9 July 2008. -------------------------------------------------------------------- President Thabo Mbeki to depart for G-8 Meetings. Pretoria – South African President Thabo Mbeki will today Saturday 5 July 2008 depart for Hokkaido, Japan where he will participate in the Africa Outreach session, G-5 Leaders meeting and extended outreach sessions of the G-8 Summit scheduled from Monday – Wednesday 7-9 July 2008. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes following IRPS Cluster Media Briefing, Media Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Friday 4 July 2008. President Mbeki to lead South African Delegation to the G8 Summit - President Thabo Mbeki will participate in the G-8 Summit in Hokkaido, Japan from Monday – Wednesday 7-9 July 2008. Other related meetings will include the meeting with Africa and the Outreach Meeting with the G-5 that includes South Africa, China, India, Mexico and Brazil and this has been extended to further include Australia and South Korea. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Remarks by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Sue van der on the Occasion of the Celebration of Rwandan Liberation Day, 4 July 2008, Pretoria. It is indeed a great honour to represent the Government of the Republic of South Africa on this occasion and on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, I wish to convey to you, Your Excellency, and the Government and the people of the Republic of Rwanda our congratulations on the celebration of your Liberation Day. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad met US Congressman Howard Berman in Pretoria, Thursday 3 July 2008. Pretoria - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Aziz Pahad today, Thursday 3 July 2008, hosted a 7 member US Congressional Delegation (CODEL) led by Congressman Howard Berman, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Statement: Clarification of misunderstandings on the passing of President Mwanawasa, July 3, 2008. This morning, while attending the memorial service held in remembrance of victims of the recent spate of violence against, amongst others, foreign nationals resident in our country, President Thabo Mbeki, called upon the audience to observe a moment of silence on the passing of Zambian President, Levy Mwanawasa. -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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