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Dirco welcomes SA's removal from UK red list, says no tension between countries
From Monday, South Africans visiting the United Kingdom are no longer required to quarantine in an approved hotel at their own cost for ten days. Health...
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South Africa seethes at UK's Beta bogeyman 'discrimination'
The UK has kept South Africa on its red list of high-risk countries, meaning anyone arriving from South Africa is forced to quarantine in a hotel for 10 days, costing more than $2,400 per person.
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Dirco: UK's Beta variant excuse for SA's red listing 'defies logic'
Dirco spokesperson Clayson Monyela said they were disappointed by the UK's move to keep South Africa on its red list.
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Pandor explains why SA refused to temporarily receive Afghan refugees
South Africa was asked to temporarily receive Afghan refugees who fled the country before they reach their final destination in Pakistan.
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Dirco: South Africans in Afghanistan getting the help they need
The Taliban has taken over and President Ashraf Ghani was among the first to flee on Sunday.
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Dirco demands explanation for Pretty Yende's 'ill-treatment' by French officials
Yende was detained at the Charles De Gaulle International Airport in Paris a week ago and kept for almost three hours based on an allegation that her Italian residence permit was not valid
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Pandor: SA to reconsider ties with Israel following deadly attacks in Gaza
Pandor has called on the international community to stop the impunity while South Africa supports the International Criminal Court in its planned investigation into the latest deadly conflict in Gaza that’s claimed the lives of close to 250 Palestinians and at least 12 Israelis.
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Pandor: SA to close 10 of its diplomatic missions abroad
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, said the move was made necessary due to the financial constraints her department is facing.
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Dirco: SA reinforces its mission in Mozambique following deadly attacks
Several South Africans are feared to be among the foreigners killed and captured on Friday when jihadist insurgents reportedly overran a hotel in the coastal town of Palma, northern Mozambique.
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Another top Dirco official suspended over R118 million New York land deal
Minister Naledi Pandor recently placed chief financial officer Caiphus Ramashau on precautionary suspension as a first step in implementing Parliament’s portfolio committee's oversight report on the dodgy R118 million land deal.
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Govt called to intervene after CT undertaker arrested in Mozambique
Patrick Lunguza, 53, was transporting five corpses to Malawi for burial when he was arrested in Mozambique.
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Pandor: R118m paid for non-existent land in NY a national embarrassment
Pandor was answering questions during a sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday.
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Dirco setting ‘dangerous precedent’ in US land matter - Parliament Committee
Following recommendations for an investigation into the R118 million purchase of 'non-existent' land in the US, Dirco suspended its director-general – a decision Mahambehlala said the committee is yet to be consulted on.
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Dirco investigation into R118 mn wasted on non-existent US land under way
Dirco's director-general Kgabo Mohoai has been suspended after R118 million of taxpayers’ money was used to buy a vacant piece of land in New York which was later found to have been an old, dilapidated building.
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Dirco DG suspended over R118m purchase of 'non-existent' US land
Dirco director-general Kgabo Mohoai has been suspended following the purchase of 'land' meant to accommodate diplomats in New York.
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Dirco congratulates Ntsebeza on appointment at African Court on Human Rights
Ntsebeza will be a judge of the continental court to ensure the protection of human rights.
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'You're travelling at your own risk', Pandor warns South Africans going abroad
Many South Africans were left stranded in foreign countries when the world imposed travel bans in March in an attempt to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pandor: Vaccine nationalism is a real threat for African countries
Minister Pandor is joined by other senior officials of the department including deputy ministers Alvin Botes and Candith Mashego-Dlamini.
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'No shenanigans': Govt reiterates it did not help Bushiris flee SA
The ‘Sunday Independent’ reported that Dirco assisted the fugitive couple to leave on the Malawian president’s plane with diplomatic passports, which contained false names and cosmetic facial changes.
