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MAY 2008
2008/05/09 Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma to host the 5th India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Ministerial Commission Meeting
2008/05/09 Media Programme for the 5th IBSA Ministerial Commission Meeting
2008/05/09 President Thabo Mbeki arrives in Harare
2008/05/09 President Thabo Mbeki to visit Zimbabwe, Friday 9 May 2008
2008/05/09 President Thabo Mbeki congratulates Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
2008/05/09 Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma’s Remarks on the occasion of the Official Opening of the State Protocol Lounge, OR Tambo International Airport, 8 May 2008
2008/05/08 Statement by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, Mr Aziz Pahad to the 8Tth IOR-ARC Meeting in Tehran, Iran on 4 May 2008
2008/05/07 South Africa extends condolences to Myanmar following Cyclone Disaster
2008/05/07 Minister Dlamini Zuma to open new State Protocol Lounge at the OR Tambo International Airport
2005/05/07

TICAD Advisory: Accreditation for TICAD IV

2008/05/07 President Mbeki to visit Oryx-TGL Plant in Qatar
2008/05/07 Statement on Cabinet Meeting of 30 April 2008
2008/05/06 President Thabo Mbeki Extends Condolences to South Sudan Following Plane crash
2008/05/04 President Mbeki to pay State Visit to Qatar
2008/05/04 Minister Dlamini Zuma to lead South African Delegation to African Union Executive Council Meeting
2008/05/04 Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad to lead South African Delegation to IOR-ARC Meeting
 
APRIL 2008
2008/04/30 Remarks by Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Cheick Tidiane Gadio on Commencement of Inaugural Session of South Africa – Senegal Joint Binational Commission,room 159 East Wing, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Wednesday 30 April 2008
2008/04/30 Joint Communique issued at the Conclusion of the South Africa-Senegal, Joint Commission for Bilateral Co-operation, 30 April 2008
2008/04/30 Postponement of Minister Nqakula Briefing on Burundi
2008/04/29 Media Briefing on Burundi Peace Process
2008/04/29 Transcript copy: Briefing to media on the UN Security Council by Deputy Director-General Ambassador George Nene, Tuesday 29 April 2008, Union Buildings, Pretoria
2008/04/29 Minister Dlamini Zuma to Launch the South Africa – Senegal Joint Commission for Bilateral Co-Operation
2008/04/29 Statement by Ambassador Abdul S Minty to the Second Preparatory Committee for the 2010 NPT Review Conference, Geneva, 29 April 2008
2008/04/27

Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, at the Freedom Day Celebrations:  Landsdown Stadium, Cape Town, April 27, 2008

2008/04/25 Minister Dlamini Zuma Inaugurated South African Consulate-General in Shanghai
2008/04/25 Speech for Minister N.C Dlamini Zuma at the Official Opening of the South African Consulate General in Shanghai and the Freedom Day Celebrations:  April 25, 2008, Shanghai, PRC
2008/04/25 Speech for Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the Freedom Day Celebrations 24 April 2008, Beijing, Peoples’ Republic of China
2008/04/25 Minister Sydney Mufamadi met US Assistant Secretary Jendayi Fraser in Pretoria, 24 April 2008
2008/04/24 Transcript copy: Media Briefing on the UN Security Council  24 April 2008, Union Buildings, Pretoria, by Xolisa Mabhongo, Chief Director: Multilateral Affairs
2008/04/24 Minister Dlamini Zuma to Launch SA-China Commemorative Stamp
2008/04/23 Reply to the Toast Remarks of King Mswati III by the President of the Republic of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, at the state banquet in his honour, Mbabane, 23 April 2008
2008/04/23 Minister Dlamini Zuma during the Seminar to Celebrate the Occasion of the South Africa-China 10 Year Celebrations of Diplomatic Relations, Peoples Republic of China, Beijin , Wednesday 23 April 2008
2008/04/23 Media Briefing on South Africa’s Presidency of the UN Security Council
2008/04/22 Minister Dlamini Zuma to hold Discussions with South African Heads of Mission
2008/04/22 President Mbeki to pay working visit to Swaziland
2008/04/21 Minister Dlamini Zuma to Hold Discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister
2008/04/21 Statement regarding the death of Itilian Ambassador to South Africa Mr Alessandor Cevese
2008/04/18 President Thabo Mbeki to lead SA Delegation to SADC International Conference on Poverty & Development, 20 April, Mauritius
2008/04/18 Statement on the Unveiling of Names of the National Orders by the Director-General in the Presidency and Chancellor of Orders, Rev Frank Chikane, 17 April 2008
2008/04/17 Transcript copy: Joint Media Briefing between Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and the Prime Minister of Norway Jens Stoltenberg, Thursday 17 April 2008, Union Buildings, Preptoria
2008/04/17 Transcript Copy: Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad Media Briefing 17 April 2008, Media Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria
2008/04/17

Statement by President Thabo Mbeki, President of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the United Nations Security Council High-Level Debate on Peace and Security, United Nations, New York, 16 April 2008

2008/04/17 President Mbeki at the UN Security Council – Notes of Media Briefing – New York, 16 April 2008
2008/04/17 Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 16 April 2008
2008/04/16 Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to host Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, Thursday 17 April 2008
2008/04/16 President Thabo Mbeki to preside over UN Security Council Summit, Wednesday 16 April 2008
2008/04/16 Notes following Briefing to Media by Minister Sydney Mufamadi, Tuesday 15 April 2008, Union Buildings, Pretoria
2008/04/16 Notes following Briefing by the Director General of Foreign Affairs Ayanda Ntsaluba on South Africa’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council on 15 April 2008
2008/04/15 Deputy Minister Pahad briefing on South Africa’s Presidency of the UN Security Council
2008/04/14 Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, to the 118th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly: Cape Town, 13 April 2008
2008/04/14 Communiqué of 2008 First Extra-Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, 13 April 2008, Lusaka, Zambia
2008/04/14 President Thabo Mbeki to attend NEPAD Review Summit
2008/04/11 President Thabo Mbeki to lead SA Delegation to the SADC Extra-Ordinary Summit on Zimbabwe
2008/04/10 Statement of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) (outside link)
2008/04/10 Notes for Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad Briefing to Media, Thursday 10 April 2008, Union Buildings, Pretoria
2008/04/10 Minister Dlamini Zuma to hold Discussions with Austrian Foreign Minister
2008/04/10 President Mbeki to attend SA-Mozambique Heads of State Bilateral Economic Forum
2008/04/09 President Mbeki concludes Visit to India
2008/04/09 Media Briefing by Deputy Foreign Minister Pahad on Current International Developments
2008/04/08 South African Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to pay Official Visit to the Republic of Ireland
2008/04/08

South Africa Week in China - Celebrating a Decade of Diplomatic Relations

2008/04/08 Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka to pay an Official Visit to the Netherlands
2008/04/08 Media Statement on Technicians detained in Zimbabwe, 7 April 2008
2008/04/08 President Mbeki arrived in India ahead of Africa – India Summit
2008/04/07 Minister Dlamini Zuma to lead South African Delegation to Africa – India Ministerial Meeting
2008/04/07 Minister Dlamini Zuma arrives in India ahead of Africa – India Summit
2008/04/07

Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka to pay Working Visit to the Netherlands

2008/04/07 Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe to hold Discussions with the UK Minister of State for Commonwealth, Dr Kim Howells
2008/04/07 Media Programme for the Meeting between Deputy Minister van der Merwe and Minister Howell
2008/04/07 Minister Dlamini Zuma to depart for Africa – India Summit
2008/04/04 President Thabo Mbeki departs for 2008 Progressive Governance Summit in London, United Kingdom
2008/04/04 Keynote Address by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Aziz Pahad at the Occasion of the Diplomatic Civic Reception, Tshwane, 03 April 2008
2008/04/04 Minister Dlamini Zuma to depart for Africa – India Summit
2008/04/04 Remarks on Commencement of South Africa – Democratic Republic of Congo Binational Commission, Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria, Thursday 3 April 2008
2008/04/04 President Mbeki’s Comments on Zimbabwe delivered during SA-DRC BNC, Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria, Thursday 3 April 2008
2008/04/04 Joint Communiqué of the Fifth Session of the Republic of South Africa -  Democratic Republic of Congo Bi-National Commission (BNC), held in Pretoria from 2 - 3 April 2008
2008/04/03 President Thabo Mbeki congratulates Ian Khama on his Appointment as Botswana’s President
2008/04/03 President Mbeki to host President Joseph Kabila for the SA-DRC Joint Commission
2008/04/03 Media Programme for the 5th SA-DRC Binational Commission, Wednesday 2 – Thursday 3 April 2008
2008/04/03 Remarks by Deputy Minister Pahad and DRC Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Mbusa Nyamwisi at the Opening of the Fifth Ministerial Session of the RSA/DRC Bi-National Commission held at the Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria, 02 April 2008
2008/04/02 Notes following Briefing on South Africa’s Presidency of the UN Security Council by Ambassador George Nene, Wednesday 2 April, Union Buildings, Pretoria
2008/04/02 Media Statement on South Africa’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council, 2 April 2008
2008/04/02 Media Briefing on South Africa’s Presidency of the UN Security Council
2008/04/01 President Mbeki to host President Joseph Kabila for the SA-DRC Joint Commission
2008/04/01 Media Programme for the 5th SA-DRC Binational Commission, Wednesday 2 – Thursday 3 April 2008
 
MARCH 2008
2008/03/31 Minister Dlamini Zuma to lead Sudanese AU Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development Ministerial Meeting
2008/03/31 Minister Dlamini Zuma to lead Sudanese AU Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development Ministerial Meeting
2008/03/31 Accreditation for the 5th Session of the South Africa – Democratic Republic of Congo Binational Commission (SA-DRC BNC)
2008/03/31 Vacancies in the Department of Foreign Affairs
2008/03/28 Advisory: Fifth Session of the South Africa – Democratic Republic of Congo Binational Commission (SA-DRC BNC), 3 April 2008
2008/03/28 Minister Dlamini Zuma to hold Discussions with Botswana Counterpart
2008/03/28 Accreditation for India – Africa Summit
2008/03/27 South African killed in Iraq
2008/03/26 Media Briefings re: UN Security Council postponed
2008/03/26 Media Briefings by Department of Foreign Affairs Cancelled
2008/03/26 South Africa - Chile agree to expand Economic Links
2008/03/26 Remarks following Bilateral Discussions between Minister Dlamini Zuma and Chilean Foreign Minister Alejandro Foxley, Santiago, Chile, 25 March 2008
2008/03/26 Notes following Briefing to Media by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Tuesday 25 March 2008, Union Buildings, Pretoria
2008/03/25

Media Briefings by Department of Foreign Affairs

2008/03/25

Remarks from President Mbeki Comments to Designated Heads of Mission at Credentials Ceremony, Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria, Tuesday 25 March 2008

2008/03/25

Address by the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, on Public Private Partnerships: The South African experience, Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD) IV Ministerial Preparatory Meeting, Libreville, 21 March 2008

2008/03/25 Department of Foreign Affairs Diary: Tuesday 25 March 2008
2008/03/25 Minister Dlamini Zuma in Chile to boost Economic Ties
2008/03/20 Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 19 March 2008
2008/03/19 Notes following briefing by Ambassador Kingsley Mamabolo on the SA Observer Mission to Zimbabwe elections, Union Building, Pretoria, 19 March 2008
2008/03/19 Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the Launch of the South Africa – Ethiopia Joint Ministerial Commission, 18 March 2008
2008/03/19 President Mbeki to hold Discussions with Ivorian Counterpart
2008/03/19 Minister Dlamini Zuma to attend the Preparatory Meeting for TICAD
2008/03/19 Media programme for the working visit by the President of Côte d’Ivoire Laurent Gbagbo at Tuynhuys, Cape Town on Wednesday 19 March 2008
2008/03/19 Notes Following Briefing To Media By Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma And Ethiopian Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin, Diplomatic Guesthouse, Pretoria, Tuesday 18 March 2008
2008/03/18 President Thabo Mbeki to hold Bilateral Discussions with President Laurent Gbagbo of Ivory Coast, Cape Town
2008/03/18 Toast Remarks of the President of the Republic of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, at the State Banquet in honour of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono: Tshwane, 17 March 2008
2008/03/18 Notes following Briefing to Media by President Thabo Mbeki and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Union Buildings, Pretoria, on Monday 17 March 2008
2008/03/17 Minister Dlamini Zuma and Ethiopian Counterpart to Launch SA-Ethiopia Joint Commission
2008/03/17 Media Programme for the Joint Ministerial Commission between South Africa and Ethiopia
2008/03/17 President Mbeki to host Indonesian Counterpart President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
2008/03/17 Media Programme for State Visit to South Africa of Indonesian President Susolo Bambang Yudhoyono, Monday 17 March 2008
2008/03/17 Notes following Briefing to Media by Deputy Director General Kingsley Mamabolo, Media Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Thursday 13 March 2008
2008/03/14 Notes following Joint Media Briefing by Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad and Bulgarian Counterpart, Diplomatic Guesthouse, 201 Matroosberg Road, Pretoria, Friday 14 March 2008
2008/03/14 Notes following Press Briefing by Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad, Union Buildings, Pretoria, 12 March 2008
2008/03/13 Deputy Minister Pahad to host Bulgarian Counterpart
2008/03/13 Media Programme for Incoming Visit by Bulgarian Deputy Foreign Minister Feim Chauhev, Friday 14 March 2008
2008/03/13 Media Briefing by Ambassador Mamabolo on the SA Observer Mission to Zimbabwe
2008/03/13

Toast Remarks by the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki on the occasion of the Special Visit to the Republic of Mauritius, 11 March 2008

2008/03/12 President Mbeki arrives in Mauritius for the 40th Independence Anniversary
2008/03/11 Media briefing by Deputy Foreign Minister Pahad on Current International Developments
2008/03/11 Remarks on the occasion of the Opening of the South African Embassy’s Trade and Investment Roadshow, Canton of Zug 10 March 2008
2008/03/11 Message of President Thabo Mbeki: Commonwealth Day, Monday, March 10, 2008
2008/03/10 Minister Dlamini Zuma to conclude Official Visit to Switzerland
2008/03/10 President Mbeki to attend Mauritian 40th Independence Anniversary
2008/03/10 Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka to host First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Sergei Ivanov
2008/03/10 Media Programme for the Incoming Visit by First Deputy Prime MINISTER SERGEI IVANOV, Monday 10 March 2008
2008/03/10

Minister Dlamini Zuma to hold Discussions with Swiss Counterpart

2008/03/07 Statement on the Decision of Botswana High Court to impose Death Sentence on a South African
2008/03/07 Minister Dlamini Zuma to hold Discussions with High Commissioner for Human Rights
2008/03/07

Minister Dlamini Zuma to pay Courtesy Call on President of Switzerland

2008/03/07 South Africa responds to Kenya’s Appeal for Emergency Relief Support for its Internally displaced Persons
2008/03/07 Notes following Briefing by Ambassador Kingsley Mamabolo on the Burundi Peace Process, Union Buildings, Pretoria, 6 March 2008
2008/03/06 Statement in Explanation of Vote by Ambassador DS Kumalo of South Africa at the United Nations Security Council Vote on Non-Proliferation (Iran Resolution) 3 March 2008
2008/03/06 Statement on Cabinet Meeting of 5 March 2008
2008/03/06 Media briefing on South Africa’s vote on Iran
2008/03/06 Ambassador Mamabolo to brief the Media on Burundi
2008/03/06 Statement by Ambassador Abdul Samad Minty, South Africa’s Governor to the IAEA Board of Governors at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, 3-7 March 2008
2008/03/05

Minister Dlamini Zuma to pay Official Visit to Switzerland

2008/03/05 Update re: South African Nurse in Saudi Arabia and Repatriation of Mortal Remains of South African killed in Iraq
2008/03/04 Notes Following Weekly UN Security Council Briefing by Mr Xolisa Mabhongo Deputy Head of Multilateral Affairs, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Tuesday 4 March 2008
2008/03/04 Minister Dlamini Zuma to pay Official Visit to Switzerland
2008/03/04

President Thabo Mbeki congratulates Dmitry Medvedev on his election as President of Russia

2008/03/04 Vacancies in the Department of Foreign Affairs
2008/03/03 Media Advisory: Weekly Media Briefing on UN Security Council
2008/03/03 Minister Dlamini Zuma to attend Nordic – Africa Foreign Ministers Meeting
2008/03/03 Department of Foreign Affairs and City of Tshwane to distribute funds to charity organisations
 
FEBRUARY 2008
2008/02/29 President Thabo Mbeki welcomes the Formation of a Coalition Agreement in Kenya
2008/02/28

Toast remarks of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, in honour of the President of the French Republic, Nicolas Sarkozy: Tuynhuys, Cape Town, 28 February 2008

2008/02/28 Notes following media briefing by Ambassador Abdul Minty on the IAEA report on Iran and Mr Xolisa Mabhongo on UN Security Council issues, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Thursday 28 February 2008
2008/02/27 Minister Dlamini Zuma to attend SADC Council of Ministers Meeting
2008/02/27

French President Nicholas Sarkozy expected in South Africa on Thursday

2008/02/27 Media Programme for State Visit to South Africa by French President Nicholas Sarkozy, Thursday 28 – Friday 29 February 2008
2008/02/27 Advisory: Weekly Media Briefing on UN Security Council
2008/02/27 Notes following Briefing by Ambassador Gert Grobler on the Incoming State Visit by President Sarkozy, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Tuesday 26 February 2008
2008/02/26 President Mbeki to host French Counterpart
2008/02/26 Media Programme for State Visit to South Africa by French President Nicholas Sarkozy, Thursday 28 – Friday 29 February 2008
2008/02/26 President Thabo Mbeki congratulates Raul Castro for his Election as President of Cuba
2008/02/25 Media briefing re: incoming State Visit by President Sarkozy
2008/02/22 Opening Remarks by Minister Sue van der Merwe at the Seminar of Special Representatives and Envoys dealing with Burundi: Cape Town 22 February 2008
2008/02/22 Remarks by Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Pranab Mukherjee on Conclusion of 7th South Africa – India Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC), Presidential Guesthouse, Bryntirion Estate, Pretoria, Friday 22 February 2008
2008/02/22 Remarks by Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Pranab Mukherjee on Commencement of 7th South Africa – India Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC), Presidential Guesthouse, Bryntirion Estate, Pretoria, Thursday 21 February 2008
2008/02/22 Media Programme for South Africa – India Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), Thursday 21 – Friday 22 February 2008
2008/02/21 Statement on Cabinet Meeting of 20 February 2008
2008/02/21 Notes following Press Conference by Ambassador Jerry Matjila regarding 7th South Africa - India Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town, Thursday 21 February 2007
2008/02/21 Media Programme for South Africa – India Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), Thursday 21 – Friday 22 February 2008
2008/02/21 Ambassador Matjila to brief Media on SA-India Joint Ministerial Commission
2008/02/20 Minister Dlamini Zuma to host Indian Foreign Minister for the SA – India Joint Ministerial Commission
2008/02/20 Parliament - Budget Speech for 2008 by Minister of Finance, Trevor A Manuel, 20 February 2008
2008/02/20 Budget Speech for 2008 by the Minister of Finance, Trevor A Manuel, 20 February 2008 (outside link)
2008/02/20 Media Programme for South Africa – India Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), Thursday 21 – Friday 22 February 2008
2008/02/20 Notes following Briefing by Ambassador George Nene on Kosovo’s Unilateral Declaration of Independence, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Tuesday 19 February 2008
2007/02/19 Notes following Bilateral Discussions between Minister Dlamini Zuma and Kuwaiti Counterpart Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Tuesday 19 February 2008
2007/02/19 Minister Dlamini Zuma to host Kuwaiti Counterpart
2007/02/19 Media Programme for Incoming Visit by Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Tuesday 19 February 2008
2007/02/19 Media Advisory: Briefing on Kosovo
2007/02/18 South Africa to discuss implications of Kosovo Developments
2007/02/18 Remarks by Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Winston Peters on Conclusion of Bilateral Discussions Union Buildings, Pretoria Monday 18 February 2008
2008/02/18 Minister Dlamini Zuma to host Kuwaiti Counterpart
2008/02/18 Media Programme for Incoming Visit by Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Tuesday 19 February 2008
2008/02/18 Speech delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the 9th Congress of the Pan African Women’s Organisation, Friday 15 February 2008, Birchwood Hotel, Benoni
2008/02/14 Response of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, to the Debate of the State of the Nation Address, Parliament, Cape Town,14 February 2008.
2008/02/14 Media Advisory: Minister Dlamini Zuma to address Pan African Women's Organisation Conference, Benoni, Friday 15 February 2008
2008/02/13 Minister Dlamini Zuma concludes ITEC Ministerial Meeting
2008/02/13 South African Government condemns attempt on President Ramos-Horta’s life
2008/02/13 Notes following IRPS Cluster Media Briefing by Minister Mosioua Lekota and Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad, Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town, Wednesday 13 February 2008
2008/02/11 Minister Dlamini Zuma Arrives in Moscow Ahead of ITEC Ministerial Meeting
2008/02/11

Minister Dlamini zuma to Co-Chair ITEC Ministerila Meeting

2008/02/11

Mandate of the Burindi Peace Process Facilitator Extended

2008/02/08 State of the Nation Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki: Joint Sitting of Parliament, Cape Town, 08 February 2008
2008/02/08 Media Advisory: President Thabo Mbeki to attend the funeral service of the late John Gomomo
2008/02/07 State Visit to South Africa by French President Nicholas Sarkozy scheduled from Thursday 28 – Friday 29 February 2008.
2008/02/07 Statement on Cabinet Meeting of 6 February 2008
2008/02/07

UPDATE: 8  Evacuation of South Africans from Chad

2008/02/07

UN Security Council Weekly Media Briefing Transcript by Xolisa Mabhongo Chief Director Multilateral Affairs, Foreign Affairs Union Buildings, Pretoria, 6 February 2008

2008/02/06 Notes following Briefing to Media by Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad, Union Buildings, Pretoria, 05 February 2008
2008/02/06

Advisory: UN Security Council Media Briefing

2008/02/06

Minister Dlamini Zuma Concludes Official Visit to Egypt

2008/02/06 Vacancies in the Department of Foreign Affairs
2008/02/05

UPDATE 4: Five South African  Successfully Evacuated from Chad to Gabon

2008/02/05

President Thabo Mbeki Offers Condolences to Rwandan and Congolese Counterparts

2008/02/05

Cyril Ramaphosa’s withdrawal from the Kenya Mediation Process

2008/02/05

UPDATE 2: Five South Africans to be evacuated tonight from Chad to Gabon

2008/02/04 Media Advisory: Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad will address the media on current international issues
2008/02/04

Update 1 – Planned Evacuation of South Africans from Chad

2008/02/04

Minister Dlamini Zuma to Hold Discussions with Egyptian counterpart

2008/02/04

SA Finalising Arrangements with French Authorities to evacuate 15 South Africans working in Chad

2008/02/04

Interview with President Mbeki on the Conclusion of the AU Summit

2008/02/04

Minister Dlamini Zuma Concludes Discussions with Egyptian counterpart

 
JANUARY 2008
2008/01/31 Congratulatory Remarks by Ms Sue van der Merwe, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the National Day Celebration of the Republic of Lithuania, Thursday 31 January 2008, Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria
2008/01/31 Notes by Ambassador George Nene on the UN Security Council, Thursday 31 January 2008, Union Buildings, Pretoria
2008/01/31

President Mbeki to Attend SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Co-Operation Meetings

2008/01/31 Statement of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) (outside link)
2008/01/30 Briefing to media on UN Security Council by Ambassador George Nene
2008/01/30

Notes following briefing to media by Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Tuesday 29 January 2008

2008/01/29

President Mbeki Arrives in Ethiopia Ahead of African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government

2008/01/28

Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad to address the media on current international issues.

2008/01/28

Minister Dlamini Zuma to Chair AU Meeting of Countries of the Region on Comoros

2008/01/28

Minister Dlamini Zuma to participate in Opening Session of AU Ministerial Meeting

2008/01/28 Minister Dlamini Zuma Departs for Addis Ababa ahead of President Mbeki for AU Summit
2008/01/25 Remarks from President Mbeki to designated Heads of Mission at Credentials Ceremony, Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria, 25 January 2008
2008/01/25 President Mbeki to receive Letters of Credence
2008/01/25 South Africa provides support to SADC’s Assessment Mission to the Flood Affected Areas
2008/01/24 Notes following briefing to media on South Africa’s Tenure on the Uinted Nations Security Council by Chief Director Xolisa Mabhongo Media Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria hursday 24 January 2008
2008/01/24 Minister Dlamini Zuma departs for Addis Ababa ahead of President Mbeki for AU Summit
2008/01/24 Minister Dlamini Zuma announces South African Heads of Mission
2008/01/23 President Mbeki to receive letters of credence
2008/01/23 The Department of Foreign Affairs will host a briefing on South Africa’s tenure in the United Nations Security Council, 24 January 2008.
2008/01/23 Statement on Cabinet Meeting of 22 January 2008
2008/01/22

Notes following Briefing to Media by Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad and Dean of the Diplomatic CORPS, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Monday, 21 January 2008

2008/01/22 Vacancies in the Department of Foreign Affairs
2008/01/21 Remarks by Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe at the occasion of the Opening of the World Council for Hellenes abroad Middle East Africa Reginall Office, 21 January 2008, Pretoria
2008/01/21

Notes following South Africa – Greece Joint Media Briefing
Media Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Monday 21 January 2008

2008/01/21 Notes following briefing to Media on African Union Summit by Ambassador Jessie Duarte, Media Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria
Monday 21 January 2008
2008/01/21 DFA Programme for Monday 21 January 2008
2008/01/21 Deputy Foreign Minister Sue van Der Merwe to Host Greek Counterpart
2008/01/21 Media Programme for Incoming Visit by Deputy Minister Kassimis Monday 21 January 2008
2008/01/17 President Thabo Mbeki to hold Discussions with Zimbabwean Political Leaders
2008/01/16 Notes following Media Briefing by Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad, Media Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Wednesday 16 January 2008
2007/01/16 Farewell remarks on the occasion of the Farewell lunch for HE Haider, High Commissioner of Bangladesh, 16 January 2008
2008/01/15 Briefing by Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad
2008/01/15 Notes following Joint Briefing by Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka and Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, Media Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Tuesday 15 January 2008
2008/01/14 Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka to host Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern
2008/01/14 Media Programme for incoming Visit by Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, Tuesday 15 January 2008
2008/01/14 Key Points on the extended Leave of Absence of the National Commissioner of Police, Mr. Jackie Selebi
2008/01/12 Notes following Briefing to media by President Thabo Mbeki Media Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria Saturday 12 January 2008
2008/01/10 Media Advisory: Memorial and Funeral Service of South African Diplomat Mlungisi Sisulu
2008/01/10 Mortal remains of South African Diplomat scheduled to arrive in South Africa on Friday
2008/01/10 Sisulu family announces prayer service for Mlungisi Sisulu (Jr) in Soweto
2008/01/08 Congratulatory remarks by Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe on the occasion of the Finland National Day Celebrations, 6 December 2007, Pretoria
2008/01/08 Remarks by Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Yang Jiechi on Conclusion of Bilateral Discussions Presidential Guesthouse, Bryntirion Estate, Pretoria Monday 7 January 2008
2008/01/07 Sisulu Family announces Funeral arrangements for Mlungisi Sisulu (JR.)
2008/01/07 Minister Dlamini Zuma to host Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi
2008/01/04 President Mbeki to hold discussions with UN Special Envoy for DRC
2008/01/04 Cerebral Malaria is the cause of Mlungisi Sisulu’s death
2008/01/03 Minister Dlamini Zuma Extends condolences to the Sisulu family
 

 

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