PICTURES OF THE DAY

South African Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad with his Iranian counterpart Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Mohammad Reza Baqeri for political, economic and trade discussions at the Lombardy Hotel in Pretoria.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 

Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with Namibian Foreing Minister Marco Hausiku for a bilateral discussion.  Attending a SADC Ministerial conference held in Durban, South Africa. 18 July 2008
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo

 
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Mr Tomaz Augusto Salomao briefing media after the SADC Ministerial meeting that took place in Durban.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Deputy Minister Pahad briefing the media on current international issues including the UNSC resolution on Zimbabwe, the talks underway amongst political parties of Zimbabwe and the International Criminal Court resolve to indict the President of Sudan. DFA 15 July 2008. Union Buildings.
Picture:  Unati Ngamntwini
 
President of Liberia, HE, Mrs Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, giving a lecture at the 6th annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Kliptown, Soweto. JHB.  RSA, 12 July 2008.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 

Minister of Foriegn Affairs South Africa, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz Pahad in front of the new Foreign Affairs Headquarters unveiling a plaque.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo

 

Minister of Foriegn Affairs South Africa, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz Pahad in front of the new Foreign Affairs Headquarters.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo

 
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma walking about on the new Foreing Affairs Headquarters building site.  Leading the Minister is Lead Architech Toni Flavio.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma laying a brick at the new Foreign Affairs Headquarters.
Picture:  Unati Ngamntwini

 
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma hosting United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Miliband at the Presidential Guest House, Pretoria.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
British Foreign Minister Miliband being welcomed by Dep Min Sue Van der Merwe
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
South African Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Aziz Pahad and the United States Congressman Howard Berman, Chairman of the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Pretoria, South Africa, 3 July 2008.

Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Dr. M. W. Serote, the Chief Executive Officer of the Freedom Park shaking hands with Prime Minister Meles Zenawi arriving at the Park with President Thabo Mbeki to take a tour.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 

Special Envoy Ambassador Kingsley Mamabolo with the Chairperson of the Paliphehutu-FNL Agathon Rwasa. Mr Youssef Mahmoud, Executive Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations (BINUB) is seated far right, Magaliesberg, 10 June 2008.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo

 

Minister of Safety and Security, Charles Nqakula with a delegation of the government of Burundi and the Paliphehutu-FNL who are in South Africa to participate in 2nd Special Envoys Burundi meeting scheduled from Monday ­ Tuesday 9-10 June 2008.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo

 
Deputy Minister Pahad briefing the media in Cape Town
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
President Mbeki, Mr Schab, President Kufuor, President Odinga, President Mutharinka and President Nkurunziza at the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum. Cape Town ICC. 04 June 2008.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
President Thabo Mbeki welcoming deligates to the WEF on Africa in the Cape Town ICC.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
President Thabo Mbeki briefs the media during Nigerian President Umari Yar'adua visit in Cape Town.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
Nigerian President Umari Yar'adua addresses the press briefing in Cape Town.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
President Thabo Mbeki and Nigerian President Umari Yar'adua addresses media, in Cape Town.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
President Thabo Mbeki walking with President Umari Yar'adua of Nigeria during State Visit.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
Nigerian President Umari Yar'adua introduced to Minister R Kasrils of Intelligence by President Thabo Mbeki
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad of Foreign Affairs, Briefing the members of the media on the upcoming Nigerian State Visit to be in Cape Town from the 02/06/08 to 04/06/08.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
Tanzanian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mr Seif Ali Iddi says goodbye to Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa as he was to board a South African flight that would take him back home to Burundi.  To the right is Minister of Safety and Security of South Africa Mr Charles Nqakula who accompanied Mr Rwasa back to Burundi.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa boarding the South African aircraft that would transport him back home to Burundi.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Minister of Safety and Security of South Africa Mr Charles Ngacula with Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa onboard the South African flight that took Mr Rwasa back home to Burundi.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa during a press conference held at Dar es Salaam just before he was to depart back to his country Burundi.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Tanzanian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mr Seif Ali Iddi, Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa and Minister of Safety and Security of South Africa Mr Charles Nqakula during a press conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  Mr Rwasa was on his way back home being accompanied by South African Minister Nqakula.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa returning home to Burundi. Protected by South African AU forces that is based in Burundi.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa returning home to Burundi. Growds of Burundians welcome him back.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Deputy Minister: Foreign Affairs, RSA Mr Aziz Pahad [Left] handing over a cheque of R1.5mil to the Chinese Ambasador HE Mr Zhong Jianhua [middle] and the represetative of the International Red Cross Ms Seija Tyrninoksa [Right] this morning at the Union Buildings.
Picture:  Unati Ngamntwini
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
President Thabo Mbeki met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr.Yasuo Fukuda, during the Ticad summit in Yokohama, Japan , today, 28 May 2008.
Picture: Sanjay Singh
 
Heads of State pose for a group photograph ahead of the opening ceremony of Ticad in Yokohama , Japan.
Picture: Sanjay Singh
 

DDG Amb. G. Nene speaking to members of the media, JJ [left] and Lehana [center] after a press briefing on the UN-Security council.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini

 
Media Briefing by Amb Grobler to the media on the upcoming SA-EU Troika and the visit byMin. Dlamini-Zuma to Poland.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
Dr. F. Ginwala had been awarded the Emperor of Japan's prestigious award " Grand Cordonof the order of the Rising Sun(Rank One ) in Yokohama , Japan on 27 Mat 2008 by teh Foreign Minister of Japan, Mr. Koumura.
Picture: Sanjay Singh
 
President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki recieving a courtesy call from Syrian Foreign Minister and Special Envoy of President Assad, Walid Al Moalem at Mahlamba Ndlophu, President's house in Pretoria.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs South Africa, Mr Aziz Pahad shaking hands with Syrian Foreign Minister and Special Envoy of President Assad, Walid Al Moalem at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Deputy Minister Pahad Briefing Media at IRPS Cluster.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad delivering the Departments Budget Vote Speech at Parliament.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo

 
The South African Foreign Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and the Brazilian Minister of External Relations Celso Amorim shake hands after the signing a Customs Agreement between the two countries, 11 May 2008. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma unveils a plaque at the new State Protocol Lounge at OR Tambo International Airport, 8 May 2008.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 

Minister of Foreign Affairs South Africa Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with Senegalese Foreign Minister Cheick Tidiane Gadio at the Union Buildings, Pretoria.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo

 

Minister of Foreign Affairs , South Africa, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma meets with the Vice President Xi Jinping of China ,in Beijing yesterday.
Picture: Sanjay Singh

 
Foreign Minister of South Africa Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Meets Pope Benedict XVI
Picture: Sanjay Singh
 
Foreign Minister of South Africa Meets Pope Benedict XVI Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (centre), Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa and President of the Security Council for April, flanked by Dumisani S. Kumalo (right), Permanent Representative of the Republic of South Africa to the United Nations; meets with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.
Picture: Sanjay Singh
 
President Mbeki addressing the media after the debate at the Security Council in New York.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
 
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma , Minister of Freign Affairs , President Mbeki and Ambassador Dumasani Kumalo at the office of the President of the Security Council.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
 

General Secretary of the UN - Mr. Banki Moon addressing the heads of State and guests at the Security Council in New York.
Picture:Sanjay Singh

 
President Thabo Mbeki Addressing the Security Council at the UN in New York. South Africa held the Presidency of the Security Council for April 2008.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
 
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs SA, Aziz Pahad during a press conference on Zimbabwe issues, Kenya and upcoming visit to Mauritius by President Thabo Mbeki.
Picture:  Unati Ngamntwini
 
Dr Ayanda Ntsaluba briefing the media on the RSA presidency of the UN-Security council
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
Minister Mafumadi briefing the media on the current issue of the Zimbabwe elections.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
Minister Mafumadi and the Rev Chikane during the briefing on the current issue of the Zimbabwe elections.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
Rev Chikane briefing the media on the current issue of the Zimbabwe elections.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
Deputy Minister Pahad briefing the media on the issues South Africa is interacting with including that on the Zimbabwe elections.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 

President Thabo Mbeki arrrived in New Delhi ahead of the Heads of State Summit of the India - Africa summit.Picture:Sanjay Singh

 
Africa Summit in New Delhi -India today, 7th April 2008.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
 
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma stands with other Foreign Ministers for a photo shoot ahead of the opening of the Foreign Ministers meeting in New Delhi , India
Picture:Sanjay Singh
 
Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma met with her counterpart Mr. Anand Sharma , Minister of State of India in New Delhi ahead of the India Africa Summit.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
 
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sue van der Merwe meeting with her United Kingdom counterpart Kim Howells.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
South African President Thabo Mbeki with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila during the arrival outside the Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 
South African President Thabo Mbeki and Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila during a press conference.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs giving opening remarks as Republic of South Africa Amb to the Democratic Republic of Congo listens seated on his left. On his immediate right is the DRC Foreign Minister and the Democratic Republic of Congo Amb to Republic of South Africa.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini

 
Democratic Republic of Congo Foreign Minister giving opening remarks . seated on his left is Republic of South Africa Deputy Minister  for Foreign Affairs and on his right is Democratic Republic of Congo Amb to Republic of South Africa.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
President Joseph Kabila arrives at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa ahead of the SA-DRC Joint Commission to be held in Pretoria.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Amb George Nene brief the media on the RSA presidency of the UN-Security council.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
 

 

 

PHOTO GALLERY ARCHIVES
 
17 July 2008: Transcript Copy: Joint Press Conference by Deputy Ministers Aziz Pahad and Mohammad Reza Baqeri, Lombardy Hotel, Pretoria. 
South African Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad with his Iranian counterpart Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Mohammad Reza Baqeri for political, economic and trade discussions at the Lombardy Hotel in Pretoria.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Mohammad Reza Baqeri for political, economic and trade discussions briefing media.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
South African Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad with his Iranian counterpart Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Mohammad Reza Baqeri for political, economic and trade discussions shaking hands.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
18 July 2008: SADC Ministers to meet today in Durban.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with Namibian Foreing Minister Marco Hausiku for a bilateral discussion.  Attending a SADC Ministerial conference held in Durban, South Africa. 18 July 2008
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Mr Tomaz Augusto Salomao briefing media after the SADC Ministerial meeting that took place in Durban.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
11 July 2008: The SADC Ministers of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security, hosted by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Durban, South Africa
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairperson of SADC João Miranda greeting Zimbabwe Foreign Minister Simbarashe Mumbengegwi.
Pictures:  Jacoline Prinsloo
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairperson of SADC João Miranda delivering his opening remarks.
Pictures:  Jacoline Prinsloo
Minister of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma welcoming delegates at the SADC Ministerial meeting in Durban.
Pictures:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 
11 July 2008: Remarks by Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma at the Brick-Laying Ceremony of the new Foreign Affairs Headquarters, Pretoria.
Minister of Foriegn Affairs South Africa, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz Pahad in front of the new Foreign Affairs Headquarters unveiling a plaque.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
Minister of Foriegn Affairs South Africa, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz Pahad in front of the new Foreign Affairs Headquarters.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma walking about on the new Foreing Affairs Headquarters building site.  Leading the Minister is Lead Architech Toni Flavio.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma laying a brick at the new Foreign Affairs Headquarters.
Picture:  Unati Ngamntwini
 
07 - 08 July 2008: 8th Session of the South - United Kingdom Bilateral Forum, Pretoria, South Africa
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma hosts United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Miliband at the Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria for Bilateral Discussions, 8 July 2008.
Pictures:  Jacoline Prinsloo

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma hosting United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Miliband at the Presidential Guest House, Pretoria.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
07 July 2008: British Foreign Secretary David Milliband arrived in South Africa for the SA-UK Bilateral Forum
British Foreign Minister Miliband and Dep Min Van der Merve share a light moment
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
Foreign Secretary Miliband and Amb Mabuza arrive at thew OR Tambo airport.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
Foreign Secretary Miliband, Amb Mabuza and Amb Boateng share a light moment.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
Amb Mabuza, Amb Boateng and 2010 CEO Jordaan chat as the meet at OR Tambo airport.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
4 July 2008: Deputy Foreign Minister Pahad to brief Media on International Developments
Deputy Minisiter Aziz Pahad briefs the Media on Current International Issues, Pretoria, South Africa, 4 July 2008. Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
3 July 2008: Deputy Foreign Affairs hosts a 7 Member US Congressional Delegation (CODEL), Pretoria, South Africa
South African Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Aziz Pahad and the United States Congressman Howard Berman, Chairman of the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2008. Pictures: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
2nd Special Envoys Burundi Meeting, Magaliesberg, 10 June 2008

Special Envoy Ambassador Kingsley Mamabolo with the Chairperson of the Paliphehutu-FNL Agathon Rwasa. Mr Youssef Mahmoud, Executive Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations (BINUB) is seated far right, Magaliesberg, 10 June 2008. Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo

The Paliphehutu-FNL Agathon Delegation prays together, Magaliesberg, 10 June 2008. Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo

Special Envoy Ambassador Kingsley Mamabolo with the Chairperson of the Paliphehutu-FNL Agathon Rwasa, Magaliesberg, 10 June 2008. Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo

 
2nd Special Envoys Burundi Meeting, 9 - 10 June 2008
8 Jun: Notes following Briefing to media by Government of Burundi Representative General Everiste Ndayishimiye and Chairperson of the Paliphehutu-FNL Agathon Rwasa, Lanseria Airport, Johannesburg.
Minister of Safety and Security, Charles Nqakula with a delegation of the government of Burundi and the Paliphehutu-FNL who are in South Africa to participate in 2nd Special Envoys Burundi meeting scheduled from Monday ­ Tuesday 9-10 June 2008.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
5 Jun: Notes following Briefing to Media by Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad, Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town.
Deputy Minister Pahad briefing the media in Cape Town
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
World Economic Forum in Durban ICC, South Africa.
President Mbeki, Mr Schab, President Kufuor, President Odinga, President Mutharinka and President Nkurunziza at the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum. Cape Town ICC. 04 June 2008.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
President Thabo Mbeki welcoming deligates to the WEF on Africa in the Cape Town ICC.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
   
 
3 Jun: Notes following Joint Press Conference between President Thabo Mbeki and President Umaru Yar’Adua, Tuynhuys, Cape Town.
President Thabo Mbeki briefs the media during Nigerian President Umari Yar'adua visit in Cape Town.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
Nigerian President Umari Yar'adua addresses the press briefing in Cape Town.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
President Thabo Mbeki and Nigerian President Umari Yar'adua addresses media, in Cape Town.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
President Thabo Mbeki and Nigerian President Umari Yar'adua addresses media, in Cape Town.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
Nigerian President Umari Yar'adua introduced to Minister R Kasrils of Intelligence by President Thabo Mbeki
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad of Foreign Affairs, Briefing the members of the media on the upcoming Nigerian State Visit to be in Cape Town from the 02/06/08 to 04/06/08.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
Tanzanian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mr Seif Ali Iddi says goodbye to Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa as he was to board a South African flight that would take him back home to Burundi.  To the right is Minister of Safety and Security of South Africa Mr Charles Nqakula who accompanied Mr Rwasa back to Burundi.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa boarding the South African aircraft that would transport him back home to Burundi.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
Minister of Safety and Security of South Africa Mr Charles Ngacula with Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa onboard the South African flight that took Mr Rwasa back home to Burundi.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa during a press conference held at Dar es Salaam just before he was to depart back to his country Burundi.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
Tanzanian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mr Seif Ali Iddi, Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa and Minister of Safety and Security of South Africa Mr Charles Nqakula during a press conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  Mr Rwasa was on his way back home being accompanied by South African Minister Nqakula.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa returning home to Burundi. Protected by South African AU forces that is based in Burundi.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
Palipehutu FNL Leader Mr Agathon Rwasa returning home to Burundi. Growds of Burundians welcome him back.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 
30 May: Notes following Handover of Cheque to International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Chinese Ambassador, First Floor East Wing, Union Buildings, Pretoria.
Deputy Minister: Foreign Affairs, RSA Mr Aziz Pahad [Left] handing over a cheque of R1.5mil to the Chinese Ambasador HE Mr Zhong Jianhua [middle] and the represetative of the International Red Cross Ms Seija Tyrninoksa [Right] this morning at the Union Buildings.
Picture:  Unati Ngamntwini
 
29 May take a girl child to work
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
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28-30 May: 4th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama, Japan
President Thabo Mbeki met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr.Yasuo Fukuda, during the Ticad summit in Yokohama, Japan , today, 28 May 2008.
Picture: Sanjay Singh
Heads of State pose for a group photograph ahead of the opening ceremony of Ticad in Yokohama , Japan.
Picture: Sanjay Singh
 
2 9 May: Notes following Briefing to Media by Deputy Director-General Ambassador George Nene Media Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria.
DDG Amb. G. Nene speaking to members of the media, JJ [left] and Lehana [center] after a press briefing on the UN-Security council.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
27 May: Notes following Briefing to Media by Deputy Director-General Ambassador Gert Grobler Media Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria.
Media Briefing by Amb Grobler to the media on the upcoming SA-EU Troika and the visit byMin. Dlamini-Zuma to Poland.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
28-30 May: 4th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama, Japan
Dr. F. Ginwala had been awarded the Emperor of Japan's prestigious award " Grand Cordonof the order of the Rising Sun(Rank One ) in Yokohama , Japan on 27 Mat 2008 by teh Foreign Minister of Japan, Mr. Koumura.
Picture: Sanjay Singh
 
18 May: Deputy Minister Pahad to hold Discussions with Syrian Foreign Minister.
President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki recieving a courtesy call from Syrian Foreign Minister and Special Envoy of President Assad, Walid Al Moalem at Mahlamba Ndlophu, President's house in Pretoria.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs South Africa, Mr Aziz Pahad shaking hands with Syrian Foreign Minister and Special Envoy of President Assad, Walid Al Moalem at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 
14 May: Notes following IRPS Cluster Media Briefing, Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town.
Deputy Minister Pahad Briefing Media at IRPS Cluster.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
13 May: Budget Vote Speech of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, to the National Assembly.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad delivering the Departments Budget Vote Speech at Parliament.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
11 May: 5th IBSA Ministerial Trilateral Commission Meeting, Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
The South African Foreign Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and the Brazilian Minister of External Relations Celso Amorim shake hands after the signing a Customs Agreement between the two countries, 11 May 2008. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
8 May: Minister Dlamini Zuma opens new State Protocol Lounge at the OR Tambo International Airport
Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma unveils a plaque at the new State Protocol Lounge at OR Tambo International Airport, 8 May 2008.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 
16 Apr: UN Security Council Summit, New York, USA
President Mbeki addressing the media after the debate at the Security Council in New York.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma , Minister of Freign Affairs , President Mbeki and Ambassador Dumasani Kumalo at the office of the President of the Security Council.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
General Secretary of the UN - Mr. Banki Moon addressing the heads of State and guests at the Security Council in New York.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
President Thabo Mbeki Addressing the Security Council at the UN in New York. South Africa held the Presidency of the Security Council for April 2008.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
 
10 Apr: Notes for Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad Briefing to Media, Union Buildings, Pretoria
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs SA, Aziz Pahad during a press conference on Zimbabwe issues, Kenya and upcoming visit to Mauritius by President Thabo Mbeki.
Picture:  Unati Ngamntwini
 
15 Apr: Notes following Briefing by the Director General of Foreign Affairs Ayanda Ntsaluba on South Africa’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council.
Dr Ayanda Ntsaluba briefing the media on the RSA presidency of the UN-Security council
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
15 Apr: Notes following Briefing to Media by Minister Sydney Mufamadi, Union Buildings, Pretoria
Minister Mafumadi briefing the media on the current issue of the Zimbabwe elections.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini

Minister Mafumadi and the Rev Chikane during the briefing on the current issue of the Zimbabwe elections.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
Rev Chikane briefing the media on the current issue of the Zimbabwe elections.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
7-9 Apr: Accreditation for India - Africa Summit, New Delhi, India
President Thabo Mbeki arrrived in New Delhi ahead of the Heads of State Summit of the India - Africa summit.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
Africa Summit in New Delhi -India today, 7th April 2008.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma stands with other Foreign Ministers for a photo shoot ahead of the opening of the Foreign Ministers meeting in New Delhi , India
Picture:Sanjay Singh
Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma met with her counterpart Mr. Anand Sharma , Minister of State of India in New Delhi ahead of the India Africa Summit.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
 
07 Apr: Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe to hold Discussions with the UK Minister of State for Commonwealth, Dr Kim Howells.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sue van der Merwe meeting with her United Kingdom counterpart Kim Howells.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
2 - 3 Apr: Joint Communiqué of the Fifth Session of the Republic of South Africa -  Democratic Republic of Congo Bi-National Commission (BNC), held in Pretoria.
South African President Thabo Mbeki with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila during the arrival outside the Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
South African President Thabo Mbeki and Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila during a press conference.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
2 - 3 Apr: Joint Communiqué of the Fifth Session of the Republic of South Africa -  Democratic Republic of Congo Bi-National Commission (BNC), held in Pretoria.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs giving opening remarks as Republic of South Africa Amb to the Democratic Republic of Congo listens seated on his left. On his immediate right is the DRC Foreign Minister and the Democratic Republic of Congo Amb to Republic of South Africa.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
Democratic Republic of Congo Foreign Minister giving opening remarks . seated on his left is Republic of South Africa Deputy Minister  for Foreign Affairs and on his right is Democratic Republic of Congo Amb to Republic of South Africa.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
President Joseph Kabila arrives at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa ahead of the SA-DRC Joint Commission to be held in Pretoria.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
02 Apr: Notes following Briefing on South Africa’s Presidency of the UN Security Council by Ambassador George Nene, Wednesday 2 April, Union Buildings, Pretoria.
Amb George Nene brief the media on the RSA presidency of the UN-Security council.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
20 – 21 Mar: Minister Dlamini Zuma to attend the Preparatory Meeting for TICAD.
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma at the Ticad meeting in Gabon.
Picture: Sanjay Singh
Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma presenting a paper on Private Public Partnerships at the Ticad meeting in Gabon
Picture: Sanjay Singh
 
25 Mar: Minister Dlamini Zuma in Chile to boost Economic Ties.
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma attends the meeting of the Socialist International Sustainable World Society Commission in Santiago, Chile.
Picture: Sanjay Singh
 
15-18 Mar: State Visit by President Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyon of Indonesia to South Africa
South African President Thabo Mbeki with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Pretoria during President Yudhoyono's official state visit to South Africa. 

The Presidents also signed a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) on future relationships between the two countries, 17 March 2008.

Pictures:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 
President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki with Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the Union Buildings Pretoria, South Africa, 17 March 2008.

Pictures:  Jacoline Prinsloo

Singapore President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono arrives at Cape Town International Airport South Africa for his official State Visit
Minister of Minerals and Energy South Africa Buyelwa Sonjica recieved Singapore President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo

Singapore President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his wife arrive in a windy Cape Town, South Africa. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
04 March 2008: Notes Following Weekly UN Security Council Briefing by Mr Xolisa Mabhongo Deputy Head of Multilateral Affairs, Union Buildings, Pretoria.
Deputy Head of Multilateral Affairs at Foreign Affairs Mr Xolisa Mabhongo brief media on UN Security Council issues.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
3-4 March 2008: Minister Dlamini Zuma to attend Nordic – Africa Foreign Ministers Meeting.
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma at the Nordic Africa meeting with her counterparts in Botswana.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma at the Nordic Africa meeting with The High Commissioner of South Africa to Botswana , HE DF Moopeloa, in Botswana.
Picture:Sanjay Singh
 
3 March 2008: Department of Foreign Affairs and City of Tshwane distributes funds to Charity Organisations
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sue van der Merwe hands over a donation to Vernie Koemalo from the Disabled People of South Africa, Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria. The donations came form money gathered at the International Fair held in November 2007 where Embassies and High Commissions displayed their cultures, 3 March 2008. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 

28 - 29 February 2008: State Visit to South Africa by French President Nicholas Sarkozy

French President Nicholas Sarkozy arrives at Cape Town International Airport, South Africa. He is recieved by Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo.
President Thabo Mbeki with French President Nicholas during the official welcoming ceremony at Tuynhuis, Cape Town, South Africa.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
Mrs Zanele Mbeki and Mrs Sarkozy
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
President Thabo Mbeki with French President Nicholas Sarkozy at Parliament, Cape Town, South Africa.
Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
 
Ambassador Grobler respond to issues as Chief Dir. Mamoepa solicit questions from the media, during the press briefing on the upcoming visit by the French president.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
Thursday21- Friday 22 February: South African Foreign Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will host Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee for the joint SA-India Joint Ministerial Commission meeting scheduled for the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
Minister Dlamini Zuma and her counter-part Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee exchange agreements
Picture: Unati Ngamntwin
Minister Dlamini Zuma looks on as her counter-part Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee address media
Picture: Unati Ngamntwin
Minister Mangena and Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee signs agreements
Picture: Unati Ngamntwin
Minister Maphisa Nqakula and Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjeeexchange agreements
Picture: Unati Ngamntwin
South African Foreign Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with her Indian counterpart Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
20 February: Notes following Briefing by Ambassador George Nene on Kosovo’s Unilateral Declaration of Independence, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Tuesday 19 February 2008.
Ambassador George Nene addresses the media on Unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
19 February: South Africa - Kuwait Bilateral Political, Economic and Trade Relations, Cape Town, South Africa
President Thabo Mbeki received a courtesy call from Shaikh Mohamed Sadhal-Salem Al-Sabah the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of the State of Kuwait.
Place: Presidents residence
Pretoria, South Africa
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 

17 - 20 February 2008: Working Visit by Rt Hon Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand to the Republic of South Africa.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with her New Zealand counterpart Mr Winston Peters during a press conference.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka with New Zealand Foriegn Minister Mr Winston Peters.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
15 February: Minister Dlamini Zuma addresses the Pan African Women's Organisation Conference, Benoni, South Africa
South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma addresses the delegates at the 9th Pan African Women's Organisation Conference in Birchwood Hotel, Benoni, South Africa, 15 February 2008. Pictures: Unati Ngamntwini
 
06 February: Chief Director of Multilateral Mr Mxolisi Mabhongo Addresses Media
UN Security Council Media Briefing by Xolisa Mabhongo Chief Director of Multilateral Affairs at Union Buildings, 06 February 2006.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini
 
05 February: Ambassador Abdul Minty and Mr. Naidoo at the Media Briefing

Ambassador Abdul Minty and Mr. Naidoo: Chief Director of Consular Services at the media briefing about the current situation in Chad, Union Buildings, 05 February 2008.
Picture: Unati Ngamntwini

 
31 January: Ambassador George Nene Addresses media
Ambassador George Nene addresses the media on Department of Foreign Affairs interaction with current events at the Union Buildings, 31 January 2008
Picture: Unati Ngamntwin
 
31 Jan - 2 Feb: 10th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
President Thabo Mbeki with South African Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma at the AU Heads of State Summit in Addis Ababa, 31 January - 02 February 2008
Picture: Sanjay Singh
 
President Thabo Mbeki meets with UN General Secretary Mr. Banki - Moon during the AU Heads of State Summit in Addis Ababa, 31 January - 02 February 2008. Picture: Sanjay Singh
 
27 January - 2 February: Executive Council of Foreign Ministers of the African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma at the opening of the 12th Ordinary Session of the African Union of Ministers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 28 January 2008. Pictures: Sanjay Singh.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma chairs the meeting of Ministers of the Region on the Comoros in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 28 January 2008.
 
25 January: President Mbeki receives Letters of Credence
President Thabo Mbeki receives the Letter of Credence from the Iranian Ambassador HE Asghar Ebrahimi at a Ceremony held at the Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria, 25 January 2008. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
20-27 January: South Africa - Greece Bilateral Political and Economic Discussions, Pretoria, South Africa
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa Sue van der Merwe with her Greek counterpart Theodoros Kassimis of the Hellenic Republic at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, 21 January 2008. Pictures:  Jacoline Prinsloo

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sue van der Merwe with her Greek counterpart Theodoros Kassimis at the Union Buildings. Pictures:  Jacoline Prinsloo

 
13-15 January 2008: South Africa - Ireland Bilateral Political and Economic Discussions, Pretoria, South Africa
President Thabo Mbeki with Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern on the steps of the Union Buildings, Pretoria, 15 January 2008. Picture: Unati Ngamntwini.
 
6 December 2007: President Mbeki receives Letters of Credence
Hungary: István Emri
Kenya: Mr T B Amolo
Mauritania: Mohammed Lemine Ould Mohamed Salem Ould Selamane
Qatar: Dr Basheer Issa Hassan Mohammed Al-Shirawi
Saudi Arabia: Mohammed Mahmoud Bin Ali Al-Ali
Pictures: Jacoine Prinsloo
 
14-18 Nov: African Diaspora Ministerial Meeting at Gallagher Estate, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
South African President Thabo Mbeki addressing the African Diaspora Ministerial Conference, Gallagher Estates, Midrand, South Africa, 16 November 2007.
Picture: Jacoine Prinsloo
Foreign Affairs Director-General Dr. Ayanda Ntsaluba with Mr Jinmi Adisa (Principal Coordinator: African Citizens Directorate AU) during the African Diaspora Senior Officials Meeting, 14 November 2007. Picture: Jacoine Prinsloo.
Foreign Affairs Director-General Dr. Ayanda Ntsaluba delivers an Opening Address for the African Diaspora Senior Officials Meeting, 14 November 2007. Picture: Jacoine Prinsloo
Ambassador Jessie Duarte from the Department of Foreign Affairs (South Africa) briefs the Media on the up-coming African Diaspora Ministerial Conference to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 November 2007. Picture: Jacoine Prinsloo
Mr Jinmi Adisa from the AU Commission briefs the Media on the up-coming African Diaspora Ministerial Conference to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 November 2007. Picture: Jacoine Prinsloo
Ambassador Jessie Duarte from the Department of Foreign Affairs (South Africa) and Mr Jinmi Adisa from the AU Commission brief the Media on the up-coming African Diaspora Ministerial Conference to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 November 2007. Picture: Jacoine Prinsloo
 
8-9 Nov: 5th South Africa - Cuba Joint Bilateral Commission

South African Foreign Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma wih her Cuban counterpart Foreign Minister Lomas Morales during the 5th Session of the South Africa – Cuba Joint Bilateral Commission held in Cape Town, 8-9 November.
Picture: Jacoine Prinsloo

 
07 Nov: South Africa - Sudan Press Conference
President Thabo Mbeki with President Omer Hassan Ahmed El Bashir from Sudan during a press conference, Cape Town, South Africa. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
07 Nov: South Africa- Slovakia Discussions, Cape Town, South Africa
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with Slovakian counterpart Foreign Minister Jan Kubiss for bilateral political, economic and trade discussions, Cape Town, South Africa, 07 November 2007. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
2 Nov: 10th International Fair, Pretoria, South Africa
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sue van der Merwe visiting the Republic of Suriname exhibit at the 10th International Fair, Union Buildingd, South Africa, 02 November 2007.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sue van der Merwe visiting the Republic of Philippines exhibit at the 10th International Fair, Union Buildingd, South Africa, 02 November 2007.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo

Display of Chinese Martial Arts at th 10th International Fair , Union Building, Pretoria, South Africa. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo

 
06 Nov: South Africa - Sudan Discussions, Pretoria, South Africa
South African President Thabo Mbeki holds discussions with his counterpart from Sudan President Omer Hassan Ahmed El Bashir, Pretoria, 06 November 2007. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
2 Nov: South Africa - Italy Discussions, Pretoria, South Africa
Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe holds discussions with her counterpart from Italy, Deputy Minister Franco Danieli at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, 2 November 2007. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
30-31 Oct: State Visit by President Thabo Mbeki to Windhoek, Namibia
Opening Remarks of President Thabo Mbeki of the Republic of South Africa and President Hifikepunye Pohamba of the Republic of Namibia at the International Investment Conference at the Hotel Safari, Windhoek, Namibia, 31 October 2007. Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
Opening Remarks of President Thabo Mbeki of the Republic of South Africa at the International Investment Conference at the Hotel Safari, Windhoek, Namibia, 31 October 2007. Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
Opening Remarks of President Hifikepunye Pohamba of the Republic of Namibia at the International Investment Conference at the Hotel Safari, Windhoek, Namibia, 31 October 2007. Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
Opening Remarks of President Thabo Mbeki of the Republic of South Africa at the International Investment Conference at the Hotel Safari, Windhoek, Namibia, 31 October 2007. Picture:  Jacoline Prinsloo
President Thabo Mbeki receive a courtesy call from former President Sam Nujoma. Picture : Jacoline Prinsloo
Handing over of Birth, Death and Marriage Records of Namibian Nationals held by the Government of the Republic of South Africa by President Thabo Mbeki to President Hifikepunye Pohamba. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
African Rainbow Mineral - (ARM)
President Thabo Mbeki with Patrice Motsepe - President African Rainbow Mineral - (ARM). Photos by Elmond Jiyane - GCIS
 
NEDLAC
Deputy President Mlambo Ngcuka with Raymond Parsons is from NEDLAC - Overall business Convenor. Photos by Elmond Jiyane - GCIS
 
25 Oct: UN Day Celebrations
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Sue van der Merwe with Ms. Scolastica Kimanga, UN Representative to South Africa.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
President Thabo Mbeki, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and Mr Oregan Hoskins with the Springbok Rugby Team at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, 26 October 2007. Pictures: Jacoline Prinsloo - DFA, Sanjay Singh - DFA, and Elmond Jiyane - GCIS.
President Thabo Mbeki meets the Springboks Rugby Team at the Union Buildings, Pretoria.
Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma meets the Springboks Rugby Team at the Union Buildings, Pretoria.
President Thabo Mbeki with his Springbok Tie at the Union Buildings, Pretoria.
President Thabo Mbeki and Mr Hoskins at the Union Buildings, Pretoria.
 
19-20 Oct: Working Visit by President Thabo Mbeki to Paris, France
President Thabo Mbeki leaves for Paris, France, 19 October 2007 to support the Springbok Rugby Team during the Finals against England. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
President Thabo Mbeki before his departure on 19 October 2007 to Paris, France to support the Springbok Rugby Team during the Finals against England. Picture: Sanjay Singh
President Thabo Mbeki leaves for Paris, France, 19 October 2007 to support the Springbok Rugby Team during the Finals against England. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
President Thabo Mbeki before his departure on 19 October 2007 to support the Springbok Rugby Team during the Finals against England. Picture: Sanjay Singh
 
14-17 October: 2nd IBSA Summit, Sandton Convention Centre, Gauteng, South Africa
The Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki and the President of Brazil, Lula da Silva, at the Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria, South Africa. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo

The President of Brazil, Lula da Silva arrives at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo

Ambassador Jerry Matjila briefs the Delegates at the IBSA Women's Forum on the background of the IBSA Summit in South Africa this week. Picture: Sanjay Singh
Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Foreign Minister of South Africa at the Opening of the IBSA Women's Forum at Sandton Convention Centre, Gauteng, South Africa. Picture: Sanjay Singh
Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with the Panel at the IBSA Women's Forum, Sandton Convention Centre, Gauteng, South Africa, 14 October 2007. Picture: Sanjay Singh
Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with Mrs. Zanele Mbeki at the IBSA Women's Forum, Sandton Convention Centre, Gauteng, South Africa. Picture: Sanjay Singh
 
10 Oct: 5th South Africa – European Union (EU) Ministerial Troika Meeting, Pretoria, South Africa
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with European Union Mr Louis Michel the EU Development Commissioner.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
Signing agreement. Left to right: EU Development Commissioner Mr Louis Michel, Dr Luis Amado (Foreign Minister of Portugal and current Presidency-in-Office of the EU) and Minister of Trade and Industry Mr Mandisi Mpahlawa.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with EU Development Commissioner Mr Louis Michel.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo

Mr Ronnie Mamoepa also commented on Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad who has been discharged from the Swedish hospital and will be on route to South Africa by tomorrow.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo

South Africa's Ambassador to Belgium Dr Anil Sooklal briefs the media at the South Africa ­ European Union Ministerial Troika meeting.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
 
4 - 07 Oct: Official Visit to South Africa by German Chancellor Angela Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa. Receiving her is Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs SA Sue van der Merwe.

Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo

German Chancellor Angela Merkel inspecting the Guard of Honour during her official visit to South Africa.
Venue: Union Buildings, Pretoria, South Africa.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo
President Thabo Mbeki and German Chancellor Angela Merkel during their press conference.
Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo