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The United Nations Resident Coordinator in South Africa, Mr. Nelson Muffuh spoke to Ubuntu Radio about the significance of Commemorating UN Day.
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“It is exciting that Dr Navi Pillay is a fierce advocate and a protector of international law, it is not just congratulations to Navi, it’s also congratulations to the Peace Committee for making such an enlightened decision.” ~ Dr @phumlambongcuka
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#UN Day Commemoration in Pretoria at O R Tambo Building @DIRCO_ZA
in partnership with @UNinSouthAfrica
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LIVE NOW: #UN Day Commemoration in Pretoria @UNinSouthAfrica @governmentza @DIRCO_ZA
Programme Director : Ms Phindile Kunene
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DIRCO and the United Nations co-host #UN Day 2026 Commemoration
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is today co-hosting the United Nations Day 2026 Commemoration in partnership with the United Nations Country Team in Pretoria. The event will take place under the theme: “_Restoring Trust and delivering shared prosperity together in a changing world_.”
United Nations Day is observed annually on 24 October, marking the entry into force of the Charter of the United Nations in 1945. It is an occasion to reflect on the Charter’s enduring principles, the contribution of multilateral cooperation to peace, development and human rights, and the role the United Nations must play in responding to contemporary challenges.
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#HappeningNow at the @UN headquarters in New York: 9th Annual Consecutive Meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) and United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) to discuss ways to strengthen African-led prevention and peacebuilding .
The meeting aims to advance AU-PSC–PBC cooperation on African-led peacebuilding and discuss how #RECs/#RMs with statutory mandates in the areas of peace and security can help Member States develop voluntary national prevention strategies and strengthen resilience to conflict risks.
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Today, Ambassador @XolisaMabhongo , South Africa’s #IBSA Sherpa, chaired an interdepartmental meeting of South African Government departments to coordinate priorities and programmes for South Africa’s ongoing #IBSA Chairship. Departments presented their respective work plans and outlined key initiatives to be advanced over the year ahead.
Guided by the theme “Peace, Prosperity and Development”, South Africa’s Chairship will be advanced through the three pillars of IBSA: political engagement on global and regional issues; technical cooperation through Working Groups and people-to-people exchanges; and the implementation of tangible, transformative development projects through the IBSA Facility for Hunger and Poverty Alleviation #IBSAFund
Through its Chairship, South Africa seeks to strengthen South-South cooperation, advance a shared development agenda, and promote inclusive social and economic upliftment within IBSA countries ( India 🇮🇳 , Brazil 🇧🇷 & South Africa 🇿🇦 ) and across the Global South. The IBSA Fund, which has allocated more than US$53 million and supported 49 projects across 37 countries, exemplifies the value of practical, demand-driven South-South cooperation—delivering tangible benefits through initiatives shaped by the needs and priorities of the communities they serve.
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🇿🇦🤝🇺🇬“Economic cooperation remains central to relations between Uganda and South Africa.” At the Third Session of the Joint Commission of Cooperation in Pretoria, Hon. @adoniaayebare Minister of Foreign Affairs called for trade missions and business forums to connect investors and enterprises, alongside concerted action to address non-tariff barriers, logistics costs and regulatory challenges. He also proposed stronger cooperation in agro-processing, manufacturing, ICT, tourism and skills development to expand bilateral trade and investment. #ECD #Uganda #SouthAfricauUganda
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Today with my Friend @RonaldLamola the South Minister for International Relations and cooperation co-chaired a third session of the South Africa- Uganda joint commission of cooperation. We emphasized the need to deepen our cooperation through trade, mining, ICT and tourism, and orderly migration. I welcomed the introduction of the extended travel authorization (ETA) which in a short time has enabled travelers to get travel clearance in a short time, as we conclude the processes leading to the signing of an agreement on visa waivers for holders of ordinary passports. Today, I co-chaired the third South Africa–Uganda joint commission with South African Minister Ronald Lamola. We prioritized deeper cooperation in trade, mining, ICT, tourism, and orderly migration. I welcomed Uganda’s extended travel authorization for faster clearance as we finalize a visa-waiver agreement for ordinary passport holders.
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Uganda and South Africa have today reaffirmed commitment to deeper cooperation in trade, investment and key sectors during the 3rd Joint Commission of Cooperation in Pretoria. Ministers Hon. Lamola and Hon. Ayebare emphasised economic diplomacy, trade missions and the removal of barriers to unlock mutual growth.
Strong partnership. Shared African priorities @adoniaayebare @RonaldLamola @DIRCO_ZA @UgandaMFA @UgEmbassySA @UgandaMediaCent
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The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr @RonaldLamola , is today co-chairing the 3rd session of the South Africa 🇿🇦 - Uganda 🇺🇬 Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC ) with Uganda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, in Pretoria.
The session serves as a platform for the two countries to consolidate bilateral cooperation across a broad range of sectors, including political and diplomatic relations, defence and security, trade and investment, agriculture, science and technology, education, health, tourism, transport, infrastructure development and social development.
The session further provides an opportunity for both countries to exchange views on regional, continental and international developments of mutual concern, including peace and security in Africa, the implementation of Agenda 2063 and the AfCFTA, African Union institutional reform processes and cooperation within multilateral organisations.
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#BetterAfricaBetterWorld
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🇿🇦🇺🇬 South Africa and Uganda reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through trade, investment, regional integration, peace, security and economic development at the Third Session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation.
#BetterAfricaBetterWorld
SA 🇿🇦 Uganda 🇺🇬 Relations
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr @RonaldLamola will today co-chair the 3rd session of the South Africa-Uganda Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC ) with Uganda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador @adoniaayebare , in Pretoria.
The session will serve as a platform for the two countries to consolidate bilateral cooperation across a broad range of sectors, including political and diplomatic relations, defence and security, trade and investment, agriculture, science and technology, education, health, tourism, transport, infrastructure development and social development.
@DIRCO_ZA @UgEmbassySA @GovUganda @ubctvuganda @NAM_Uganda @StateHouseUg @SAgovnews @GovernmentZA – at Pretoria, South Africa
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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes met this week with Consuls General based in Cape Town to advance South Africa's Bilateral Cooperation and Economic Relations.
The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views and explore areas of mutual interest and cooperation, particularly in relation to some of the priority programmes for the South African government, including support for local economic development projects, the fight against Gender-Based Violence #GBV, as well as opportunities for skills development and study exchange programmes.
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#BetterAfricaBetterWorld
@AlvinBotes74959 @DIRCO_ZA @GovernmentZA @SAgovnews @KhayaJames @Sophie_Mokoena @SAIIA_info @TheCapeArgus @FranceCapeTown @TC_CapeTownBK – at Cape Town, South Africa
