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2025 South Africa Special Weapons News
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December
November
October
- South African president condemns Israel for 'undermining' Gaza ceasefire Press TV 27 Oct 2025 -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed grave concern that the recently agreed Gaza ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas resistance movement is being systematically "undermined" by the regime's ongoing assaults on the besieged Palestinian enclave.
September
- Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with South African Foreign Minister Lamola US Dept. of State 26 Sep 2025
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Cyril Ramaphosa Discussed Steps Needed to Achieve Peace President of Ukraine 24 Sep 2025
- Statement by Spain and 15 other countries on the flotilla to Gaza Spain MFA 16 Sep 2025 -- The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Ireland, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain and Türkiye express their concern about the security of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civil society initiative in which citizens of their countries are participating.
- Trump says not to attend G20 summit in South Africa People's Daily 06 Sep 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he would not attend the G20 summit in South Africa later this year, but planned to send Vice President JD Vance in his place.
August
- The President of Ukraine Held a Conversation with the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa President of Ukraine 23 Aug 2025
- Telephone conversation with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa President of Russia 18 Aug 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.
- South African Army Chief's pro-Iran, anti-Israel remarks stir controversy Press TV 16 Aug 2025 -- A recent trip to Iran by South Africa's army chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, has sparked controversy after he pledged military and political support to the Islamic Republic and condemned the Israeli regime's genocide in Gaza.
- South African military official visits DAFOOS in Tehran IRNA 12 Aug 2025 -- Chief of the South African National Defense Force, Rudzani Maphwanya, along with his accompanying delegation, has visited the Army Command and Staff University of Iran (DAFOOS) in Tehran.
- Army chief hails South Africa's courageous stance on Israeli-US aggression against Iran IRNA 12 Aug 2025 -- Major General Amir Hatami, the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, says South Africa's firm stance on condemning the recent US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran is "courageous and commendable."
- Iran ready to expand military and defense cooperation with South Africa: Top general IRNA 12 Aug 2025 -- The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, has announced the country's readiness to enhance military and defense cooperation with South Africa.
- Iran, South Africa place premium on expansion of military relations Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- Top generals from Iran and South Africa agreed to take concrete steps toward enhancing military cooperation in pursuit of mutual national interests, affirming their commitment to a strategic partnership.
- Iran, South Africa military commanders hail common anti-oppression goals Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Army commander and South Africa's military chief have commended their countries' common goal of fighting the global arrogance and aggressive colonial approaches.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy Held a Phone Call With Cyril Ramaphosa President of Ukraine 08 Aug 2025
- Pressure escalating on South Africa to break off ties with Israel, expel diplomats Press TV 02 Aug 2025 -- South African officials are under increasing pressure to cut relations with Israel and expel the regime's diplomats, in light of the rising anger regarding its campaign of genocide through starvation in the Gaza Strip.
July
- Taiwan mulls chip restrictions amid South Africa name change row CNA 29 Jul 2025 -- Taiwan is considering restricting semiconductor exports to South Africa in response to what it described as a "crude" downgrade of its diplomatic presence in the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.
- Confusion grows over who qualifies for Trump's South Africa refugee policy Press TV 26 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump's controversial refugee policy aimed at white South Africans is raising questions among American diplomats about whether non-white minorities who face discrimination in the African country should be allowed to apply.
- China appreciates South African moves to relocate, rename Taiwan 'offices': FM Global Times 24 Jul 2025 -- The South African government has issued a Government Gazette officially withdrawing its diplomatic recognition of Taiwan's representative office in Pretoria. It has also called on the Taiwan authorities to relocate the institution to Johannesburg and rename the "Taipei Liaison Office" in Cape Town as the "Taipei Commercial Office."
- Taiwan welcomes U.S. lawmaker's remarks on South African office issue CNA 23 Jul 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Wednesday thanked U.S. House Representative Chris Smith for condemning South Africa's nominal downgrading of Taiwan's representative offices in the country.
- Mr. Jacob Zuma, former President of South Africa and leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, stated that his party believes Morocco's Autonomy Proposal allows for significant local governance by the populations of the Sahara region, while ensuring that Morocco retains its sovereignty over the Sahara. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Jul 2025
- South Korea, Japan, South Africa respond to US tariff letter Global Times 08 Jul 2025 -- Countries including South Korea, Japan and South Africa have issued their latest reactions in response to US President Donald Trump's announcement of imposing tariffs on imports from multiple countries starting August 1.
- Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, Chief of the Air Force, South Africa called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. ISPR Pakistan 03 Jul 2025 -- Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, Chief of the Air Force, South Africa called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi.
- Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, Chief of the South African Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. ISPR Pakistan 02 Jul 2025 -- Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, Chief of the South African Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.
June
May
- Trump's "white genocide" image is from DR Congo, not South Africa: report People's Daily 23 May 2025 -- An image U.S. President Donald Trump showed as evidence of "white genocide" in South Africa is actually a video screenshot taken in the Democratic Republic of Congo, not South Africa.
- Trump baffles Ramaphosa with baseless claim of white genocide in South Africa Press TV 22 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the White House with the baseless claim of the systematic killing of white farmers in his country.
- Trump confronts South African president with conspiracy claims People's Daily 22 May 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump confronted visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday with conspiracy theories on "white genocide" in South Africa, which Ramaphosa firmly denied.
- South Africa downgrades Taiwan status, signaling more China influence, say experts Radio Free Asia 20 May 2025 -- In a sign of China's expanding international influence, South Africa has downgraded the status of Taiwan's liaison office in the country, further diminishing the democratic island's diplomatic footprint, experts say.
- Representative name of 'Taipei Commercial Office' removed from official website of South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation Global Times 17 May 2025 -- The South African government has recently requested that Taiwan relocate its representative office from Pretoria, the administrative capital, and has taken further actions in this regard.
- South Africa steps up pressure on Taiwan office; minister blames China CNA 16 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) on Friday accused China of being behind South Africa's latest decision to unilaterally change the contact information of Taiwan's representative office in the African nation.
- Implementation of Agreements Reached During Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Visit to the Republic of South Africa Discussed at the Office of the President President of Ukraine 03 May 2025
April
- At ICJ hearings, South Africa says Israel committing genocide with 'impunity' Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is holding its second day of hearings into the crimes of Israel and its obligation to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- Hamas welcomes ICJ hearings on Israel's humanitarian obligations towards Palestinians Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has welcomed the beginning of proceedings at the top UN court on the obligation of Israel, as an occupying regime, to ensure and facilitate humanitarian aid to all Palestinians, particularly those in the Gaza Strip.
- Advancing a Just Peace, Releasing Prisoners, and Bringing Back Children Abducted by Russia: President of Ukraine Meets with President of South Africa President of Ukraine 24 Apr 2025
- Meeting Between the President of Ukraine and the President of the Republic of South Africa Held in Pretoria President of Ukraine 24 Apr 2025
- Telephone conversation with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa President of Russia 21 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa Ronald Lamola Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Apr 2025
- BRICS members express grave concern over US 'reciprocal tariffs,' call for joint defense of multilateral trade system Global Times 12 Apr 2025 -- BRICS members engaged in in-depth discussions regarding the US "reciprocal tariffs" policy, expressed serious concerns over the trade tensions triggered by the US measures, and jointly called for opposition to unilateralism and trade protectionism during the second meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues, which was held via video conference from Thursday to Friday, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Saturday.
- China's commerce minister discusses multilateral cooperation with Saudi, South African counterparts amid US tariff threats Global Times 11 Apr 2025 -- China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Thursday met with Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi and G20 Presidency holder, South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau separately through video calls, focusing on strengthening regional and multilateral cooperation amid the US' reckless imposition of tariffs, according to statements released by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday.
- Andriy Yermak Discusses Ukraine's Efforts to Achieve a Just Peace with the Advisor to the President of South Africa President of Ukraine 10 Apr 2025
March
- Taiwan awaits South Africa's response on office relocation, renaming CNA 31 Mar 2025 -- The Taiwan government is still awaiting a response from South Africa regarding its demand that Taiwan's representative office be relocated from Pretoria and renamed by the end of March.
- Trump nominates ambassador to South Africa amid diplomatic tensions People's Daily 27 Mar 2025 -- Following U.S. President Donald Trump's nomination of Leo Brent Bozell III as ambassador to South Africa amid tensions between the two countries, some analysts view this swift appointment as a sign that the Trump administration is ready to engage with South Africa.
- Taiwan may halt S. Africa cooperation over office relocation: Source (update) CNA 19 Mar 2025 -- Taiwan is considering suspending all official cooperation projects and imposing stricter visa controls should the South African government follow through with its demand that Taiwan's representative office relocate, a diplomatic source told CNA Wednesday.
- Taiwan protests rep office name change on South African gov't website CNA 16 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Sunday that it had lodged an official protest over the "unilateral" change to the name of Taiwan's representative office on a South African government website.
- US says South African ambassador 'no longer welcome' over his criticism of Trump Press TV 15 Mar 2025 -- The United States has declared South Africa's ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, persona non grata, following his remarks critical of US President Donald Trump.
- The U.S. expels South Africa's ambassador, calls him 'race-baiting' politician IRNA 15 Mar 2025 -- The United States has expelled South Africa's ambassador, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio charging that the envoy is a "race-baiting politician" who hates the U.S. and President Donald Trump.
- US to expel South Africa ambassador as relations deteriorate VOA 14 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday that South Africa's ambassador to Washington had been declared persona non grata, signaling worsening relations between the two countries.
- Opening remarks by President von der Leyen at the plenary session of the EU-South Africa Summit European Commission 12 Mar 2025
- Statement by President von der Leyen with President Costa and South African President Ramaphosa European Commission 12 Mar 2025
- EU - South Africa Summit Declaration European Commission 12 Mar 2025 -- Mrs Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, Mr António Costa, President of the European Council, met with Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, in Cape Town today for the 8th Summit between the European Union (EU) and South Africa. The
- South Africa's energy future and strategic partnerships in the G20: Exclusive from Minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa People's Daily 11 Mar 2025 -- Dr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa, currently serving as South Africa's Minister of Electricity and Energy, sat down for an interview with the press and other essential stakeholders, where he laid down the energy problems the nation faces and how it plans to tackle them even as they prepare to head the G20 summit.
- South Africa condemns Israel's use of 'starvation as a weapon of war' in Gaza IRNA 05 Mar 2025 -- South Africa has denounced Israel for using "starvation as a weapon of war" in Gaza, after the occupying regime blocked the entry of humanitarian aid.
February
- South Africa, Malaysia, Colombia to block ships carrying weapons for Israel Press TV 28 Feb 2025 -- Leaders of South Africa, Malaysia and Colombia have reiterated their determination to prevent Israel-bound vessels carrying weapons from using their ports, amid the regime's ongoing genocide in the Gaza strip.
- South African Cabinet says U.S. executive order "riddled with misinformation" People's Daily 24 Feb 2025 -- The South African government has rejected the claims made in an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, calling it "riddled with misinformation."
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Meets with Wang Yi PRC MofA 21 Feb 2025 -- On February 20, 2025 local time, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with the President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Feb 2025
- Chinese, South African FMs meet on bilateral ties People's Daily 22 Feb 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed China-South Africa relations with his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola on Friday, on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy Held Phone Conversations with Leaders of Denmark, South Africa, Finland, Canada, Norway, and France President of Ukraine 21 Feb 2025
- The Global Geopolitical Situation: Foreign Secretary speech at G20 South Africa UK FCDO 20 Feb 2025 -- Foreign Secretary David Lammy's intervention on Discussions on the Global Geopolitical Situation at the G20 Foreign Ministerial Meeting, South Africa
- South Africa: Press remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas after the EU-South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Feb 2025 -- We, the European Union and South Africa, discussed cooperation in multilateral and regional fora, focusing in particular on our joint efforts to promote human rights and sustainable development to address climate change.
- South Africa: Opening remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas at the EU-South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Feb 2025 -- Thank you. I am really happy to be here. This is my first visit as High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union to Africa since I took office in December.
- Joint Press Release: 16th European Union - South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Feb 2025
- South Africa open to nuclear cooperation with Iran and Russia despite US threats Press TV 18 Feb 2025 -- South Africa could turn to either Iran or Russia to expand its civilian nuclear power capacity, says a senior government official.
- Rubio snubs South Africa's G20 meeting amid diplomatic tensions VOA 18 Feb 2025 -- South Africa will host a meeting of foreign ministers from the G20 group of major economies later this week, but the chief diplomat for the world's largest economy, the U.S., is skipping it.
- South Africa won't withdraw genocide case against Israel after Trump threatens to cut off aid Press TV 12 Feb 2025 -- South Africa says it will not withdraw its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) despite US President Donald Trump's order to freeze Washington's aid to the country.
- Federal Foreign Office on the Cabinet decision regarding the EU Mission EUBAM Rafah Germany Federal Foreign Office 12 Feb 2025
- Trump Order Cuts Aid For South Africa Over Land Law, Genocide Case Against Israel RFE/RL 08 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order cutting hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. financial assistance to South Africa, the White House said on February 7.
- Addressing Egregious Actions of The Republic of South Africa The White House 07 Feb 2025
- South Africa resists US pressure as Washington skips G20 Summit Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- South Africa has signaled that it will not bow to pressure from Washington after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would boycott an upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg.
- Rubio Will Skip G20 In South Africa Because Of Its Land And Climate Change Policies RFE/RL 06 Feb 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on February 5 that he will not attend a Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers meeting later this month in South Africa because of its land and climate change policies and promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- U.S. senators condemn South Africa's push to relocate Taiwan office CNA 05 Feb 2025 -- Two U.S. senators have criticized South Africa's renewed demand that Taiwan relocate its representative office from Pretoria, the country's capital.
- China 'ramping up' efforts to suppress Taiwan in South Africa, says Taipei Radio Free Asia 04 Feb 2025 -- China was "ramping up" its efforts to suppress Taiwan in South Africa, the democratic island said, after the South African government again demanded Taiwan's liaison office in the capital Pretoria be relocated.
- Trump takes aim at new South African land expropriation law VOA 04 Feb 2025 -- President Donald Trump has taken aim at a new South African law meant to address the nation's apartheid legacy of racially unequal land distribution, threatening to withdraw funding, including to the world's largest HIV treatment program.
- Trump to halt funding to South Africa over unsubstantiated claim IRNA 03 Feb 2025 -- Donald Trump has announced that he would cut off funding to South Africa, accusing the country of "confiscating land" amid his supportive measures for Israelis involved in occupying Palestine and massacring defenseless Gazans.
- Trump to stop providing aid to South Africa People's Daily 03 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would stop providing aid to South Africa until the country investigates "certain classes of people" that he claimed were being treated "very badly" without citing evidence.
- South Africa resumes request for relocation of Taiwan representative office CNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) confirmed on Sunday that the South African government has resumed its request for Taiwan to relocate its representative office from Pretoria, the country's capital.
- Andriy Yermak Held a Conversation with the Advisor to the President of South Africa President of Ukraine 01 Feb 2025
- Nine countries form 'Hague group' as Belize joins Gaza genocide case against Israel Press TV 01 Feb 2025 -- The Central American country of Belize has filed a declaration to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a new member of the "Hague Group" of countries defending Palestinian rights.
- Belize requests ICJ to join South Africa case against Israel over Gaza genocide IRNA 01 Feb 2025 -- Belize, a country in central America, has requested the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to allow it to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel over the regime's war on Gaza, the ICJ has announced.
January
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