Cuba, Russia and Africa Confront the Double Standards of the International Order
By Anisha Pemjee and Kirtan Bhana - TDS

13 November 2026

Few countries illustrate the profoundly contradictory international order that speaks so confidently about democracy, human rights, freedom and the rule of law, yet appears remarkably inconsistent when these principles collide with the strategic interests of the world's most powerful states, more vividly than Cuba.

Serbia and South Africa Mark 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations Through Music

by Anisha Pemjee – TDS

13 November 2026

Serbia and South Africa marked 30 years of embassy-level diplomatic relations with a gala concert at the Aula of the University of Pretoria on 9 November 2026, bringing together music, history and a shared commitment to strengthening relations between the two countries.

Egypt Marks 53rd Anniversary of October Victory and Armed Forces Day in Pretoria

by Anisha Pemjee

12 November 2026

The 53rd anniversary of Egypt’s October Victory and Armed Forces Day was commemorated in Pretoria on 21 October 2026, bringing together members of the diplomatic corps, military representatives and distinguished guests to honour a defining moment in Egypt’s history and reaffirm the longstanding relations between Egypt and South Africa.

Chinese FM holds positive, constructive phone talks with US secretary of state
CGTN

11 November 2026

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, during which the two sides exchanged views on China-US relations and interactions between the two countries' heads of state. The call was positive and constructive.

Flavours of Malaysia

The High Commission of Malaysia in South Africa hosts Cultural Diplomacy Showcase Celebrating Food, Culture and Unity

11 November 2026

The High Commission of Malaysia in Pretoria, in collaboration with the International Diplomatic Spouses Association (IDSA), hosted a Coffee Morning programme titled “Flavours of Malaysia: Food, Culture and Unity” at Rumah Malaysia on Friday, 6 November 2026. 

Algeria and South Africa, a growing strategic partnership
By Kirtan Bhana | The Diplomatic Society

10 November 2026

The historical bonds between Algeria and South Africa, forged in the common struggle against colonialism, racial oppression and the pursuit of freedom, were brought into focus at Freedom Park in Pretoria, where the two countries commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the outbreak of Algeria’s Revolution of 1 November 1954.

Is China’s Artificial Intelligence Revolution a New Pathway to Africa’s Technological Advancement?
Fiifi Nettey – West Africa Correspondent for The Diplomatic Society

9 November 2026

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) marks another significant milestone in this evolution from analogue to digital, opening new frontiers and further transforming how humanity lives, works and interacts. As the world embraces a new era of digital convergence and artificial intelligence, some countries are emerging as major forces in shaping the future of technology and China is one of them.

Ghana dialogue explores China's governance and global development

China Media Group - CMG

7 November 2026

China Media Group (CMG) and the Chinese Embassy in Ghana jointly hosted a high-level dialogue on governance and global development in Accra, Ghana, on Friday, following the conclusion of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Santo Domingo: Primera de América – A City of Firsts

By Anisha Pemjee (TDS)

5 November 2026

The screening of Santo Domingo: Primera de América, directed by José Enrique Pintor, at the Bioscope in Johannesburg, presented by the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in South Africa as part of the Diversitas Festival, offered an opportunity to revisit one of the most consequential chapters in the history of the Americas.

Macau a New Market for South African Products

SACG – Hong Kong

5 November 2026

The South African Consulate accredited to Macau and Hong Kong hosted a productive 2nd Trade and Investment Seminar in Macau on 2 November 2026. The seminar, which was attended by various stakeholders from South Africa, Hong Kong and Macau, sought to explore ways to strengthen bilateral economic relations between Macau and South Africa.

Europe's Unrequited Love is a Golden Opportunity for Russia–Africa Partnership
By Kirtan Bhana, Founding Editor and Kester Kenn Klomegah, Moscow Bureau Chief, The Diplomatic Society

4 November 2026

The successful hosting of the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow in October 2026 signals an important shift in the international political and economic landscape. By bringing together two regions with enormous natural resources, considerable human capital, rich histories and complementary development ambitions at a time when the international order is undergoing profound transformation, the growing convergence between Russia and Africa presents an opportunity to advance a more balanced, inclusive and mutually beneficial global partnership.