International relations
Final group of South Africans stranded in China set to return home today
The group of about 50 fell victim to a visa scam after they were recruited by an agent to work as English teachers in that country.
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SA family finalising repatriation of body of Luxor hot air balloon crash victim
The 34-year-old man died on Friday morning when the pilot lost control of the hot air balloon in bad weather.
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Relations tense following Nzimande's visa rejection
The Israeli embassy informed him that he would be deemed 'an enemy of Israel' if he travelled there.
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Stranded SA crew: Govt in repatriation talks with Angola
Several crew members on board the Bluegate fishing vessel were forced to dock in Angola.
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Ireland stabbing: Children to be brought back to SA
The children were orphaned when both their parents died in a fatal stabbing last week.
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Nigeria collapse: More bodies recovered
At least 17 bodies were recovered from the rubble on Wednesday bringing the total death toll to 80.
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Nigeria collapse: SA survivors return home
67 South Africans were killed in a church building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Nigeria: South Africans still missing after building collapse
Dirco confirms it’s trying to track down five South Africans who were in Lagos at the time of the collapse.
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SA condemns Israeli teen kidnapping
Govt has called for the teenagers to be released following their disappearance in Israel 8 days ago.
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SA to discuss Africa standby force at AU
Amid major concerns over Lesotho, the activation of the Africa standby force will be discussed at the AU.
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Dirco comments on Thailand coup
South Africans have been warned to stay away from the areas where protests are happening.
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Elections 2014: Expats to vote tomorrow
IEC's Kate Bapela said people were notified about procedures and it's all systems go for tomorrow.
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“Rwandan officials will be investigated”
SA International Relations Dept stands firm after SA, Rwanda expel each other’s diplomats.
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Minister makes direct appeal to al-Qaeda
Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim has made a direct appeal for the release of Pierre Korkie.
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Deputy Minister goes to Yemen
Ebrahim Ebrahim is travelling to Yemen to meet with govt. officials over the Pierre Korkie hostage situation.
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'Repatriation too expensive'
Family members of the SA drug mule who died in Bangkok will meet with International Relations today.
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SA welcomes UN decision on Syria
SA has welcomed a decision by the UN forcing Syria to destroy its arsenal of chemical weapons.
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'International Relations DG faces R500m probe'
International Relations denies its DG is on special leave due to claims of irregular expenditure.
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Zim & Syria discussed in bilateral talks
Syria and Zim were discussed during bilateral talks between SA and UK.
