Programme Two: International Relations & Cooperation
Enhanced African Agenda & Sustainable Development
Deepening Bilateral Relations
Strengthening South-South Relations
Strengthening Relations with Strategic Formations of the North
Participate in the Global System of Governance
Strengthening Political and Economic Relations
Programme Three: Public Diplomacy & State Protocol
Public Diplomacy & State Protocol
Programme Four: International Transfers
Global environment characterised by major shifts in global, political, social, economic and cultural dynamics which include:
Global environment characterised by major shifts in global, political, social, economic and cultural dynamics which include:
New Economic Powers
New Media and Social networks
Environmental Change
Heightened demand for scarce resources
Changing nature of conflict and insecurity
New economic powers influencing the balance of the global distribution of power resulting in the formation of new political and economic groupings
Challenging the established political and economic order and placing pressure on international organisations to reflect new realities
SA and African economies increasingly linked to these new economic powers
Proliferation of regional and preferential trading blocs leading to increased intra regional trade but to the exclusion of others
Globalisation continues to shape the world notwithstanding the global economic crisis
The convergence of information platforms, globalised media and social networking has a major impact on governance, economic activity and mobilisation across social, cultural and religious and national boundaries e.g. (MENA Region)
Natural and man-made disasters are impacting on all aspects of human development particularly food security
Conflict between environment and development clearly visible in climate change negotiations
Increasing resource driven competition
Asian region growing despite world recession and remains the world’s main growth point – China is the world no.2 biggest economy, Japan no.3, and Korea no.13;
Spread of FTAs in Asia exacerbate competition for small African economies like SA
Debt crisis gave rise to deep divisions between Northern and Southern Europe which endangers the future of the EMU
Rising nationalistic tendencies in Europe
In Asia increased tensions over disputed territories in the South China Sea
US shifting some of its military assets to Asia to counter-balance China
Source: the dti 2012
Source: the dti 2012
Figures in ZAR (Billion)
2011-2012 was an extraordinary year in South Africa’s conduct of international relations with several major diplomatic successes:
2011-2012 was an extraordinary year in South Africa’s conduct of international relations with several major diplomatic successes:
Mediation and facilitation in Zimbabwe and Madagascar
Leadership role in PCRD process in Sudan
Non-permanent member of the UNSC focusing on strengthening relations between UN and regional organisations particularly the AU and increasing the presence of the AU Mission in Somalia
Initiating the SADC-EAC FTA
President Zuma’s championing of the New Partnership for Africa North-South Corridor
Successful preparations for the hosting of the Global African Diaspora Conference (hosted in May 2012)
SA successful participation in two BRICS Summits focusing the attention on the development of Africa particularly infrastructure, as well as to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of a “BRICS Development Bank”
SA successful participation in two BRICS Summits focusing the attention on the development of Africa particularly infrastructure, as well as to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of a “BRICS Development Bank”
Successful hosting of the COP 17/ CMP7 in Dec. 2011
securing the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol
unanimous adoption of the Durban Platform for enhanced action
resetting the global and environmental agenda
Extensive lobbying for Minister Dlamini Zuma as Chair of the African Union Commission
SA experts elected to the International Law Commission, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals and the Council of the International Maritime Organisation
Mainstreaming of Gender issues in international fora, e.g. 56 Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
32 Structured Bilaterals held advancing SA’s domestic priorities
32 Structured Bilaterals held advancing SA’s domestic priorities
Humanitarian assistance provided to Somalia, Nicaragua, Thailand, Turkey & Congo
Electoral assistance to DRC & Guinea Conakry
Improvement of veterinary laboratory services in West Africa supported through the IAEA
Public Diplomacy activities expanded to convey SA foreign policy positions through social media, weekly media briefings, media statements and seminars as well as Ministerial Outreach Programmes
Introduced steps to strengthen Asset Management, ICT & HR systems
Introduced steps to strengthen Asset Management, ICT & HR systems
Fully integrated the new framework for Annual Performance Plans issued by National Treasury and the Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT) in Departmental planning processes
Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit as well as Youth Directorate established in the Office of the DG
Diplomatic training provided to 286 officials, protocol training to 1952 officials from all spheres of Government and 116 African diplomats mainly from the SADC region, trained
ECONOMIC TOOLKIT developed for Economic Diplomacy and 96 officials trained at Head Office and 27 trained abroad
Employee Wellness Centre provided counselling and emotional support to 321 employees and families following natural disasters and conflict in countries of accreditation
Establishment of an Implementation Committee comprising senior managers on both Internal and AG Audit Findings
Took final delivery of the Abuja Chancery and Official Residence upon completion of the defects liability period
Took final delivery of the Abuja Chancery and Official Residence upon completion of the defects liability period
Completed the design of a new Chancery in Dar es Salaam and a Chancery and staff housing in Lilongwe and prequalified contractors to undertake these projects
Completed the renovation of the Official Residence in London
Completed the refurbishment of elevators in South Africa House, London
Relocated staff in Washington to temporary office space and commenced with extensive renovations of the Chancery
Purchased an Official Residence in Geneva, Switzerland
Completed property acquisition strategy
The Department continued to render consular assistance to South African nationals travelling, working, studying and living abroad that required consular assistance.
The Department continued to render consular assistance to South African nationals travelling, working, studying and living abroad that required consular assistance.
Interventions included assistance to South African nationals and their families affected by incidents of piracy and kidnappings in Somalia and Mali. The services also included:
The Consular Incident Command Centre was fully staffed and training was provided to twenty (20) consular officials on handling emergencies.
ICT Policies drafted and communicated through departmental structures.
Achieved 98% network availability globally
Completed “Office Establishment” Module for Diplomatic, Immunities and Privileges Project (DIAP)
Achieved improved Internet access response time through the installation and activation of a Web-gateway to enable web filtering.
Progressed with 15 sites (new Missions)
Recently advertised post for CIO
Audit Committee assisting the Department to improve control measures
Developed Action Plan for the implementation of Internal Audit and AG Reports
Unqualified Audit Opinion
Unqualified Audit Opinion
Approved Departmental Budget
Co-ordination of Budget Mid-Term Reviews
Smooth financial year-end closure
Training for accountants at missions on finance related
issues and DTRD training
Implemented the Electronic Cashbook System
Opened separate DHA bank accounts at the missions
To improve the accuracy of Asset Register, quarterly asset verification was conducted.
To improve the accuracy of Asset Register, quarterly asset verification was conducted.
The Asset Management system was upgraded and the Web Browser installed to improve the process of updating the Fixed Asset Register at Missions.
Submission of 30 day compliance certificate to NT on monthly basis.
Implementation of Commitment Register by Business Units to monitor all commitments made.
2786 POSTS ON THE APPROVED ESTABLISHMENT
2786 POSTS ON THE APPROVED ESTABLISHMENT
2392 POSTS FILLED
14.1% VACANCY RATE
POSTS FILLED: 323
External candidates : 110
Internal candidates: 121
Appointments on contract : 92
116 UNFUNDED VACANT POSTS WERE VERIFIED AND SUBSEQUENTLY ABOLISHED IN LINE WITH THE DPSA DIRECTIVE.
Total number of SMS members = 266
Female SMS members = 36 %
People employed with disabilities = 1.5 %
In the process of finalising the OFA in DIRCO, in conjunction with DPSA
OFA will enable the Department to review its Organisational Structure and align it with its Functional Mandate
2011/12 performance appraisals finalised:
2011/12 performance appraisals finalised:
98.5 % SMS members
98% Level 2-12 officials
2012/13 performance agreements submitted:
96% SMS members
98.5% Level 2-12 officials
286 officials trained in preparation for Foreign Service (HOMs, counsellors, cadet training, Mission Administration)
286 officials trained in preparation for Foreign Service (HOMs, counsellors, cadet training, Mission Administration)
1952 officials trained in Protocol and Etiquette – for all government departments (national, provincial, local, state agencies and civil society)
171 officials trained on identified topics in partnership with : UNITAR, Clingendael & Diplo Foundation
Language Training to 839 officials
Language Training to 839 officials
Economic Diplomacy workshops presented to 96 officials at Head Office and 27 officials abroad
Trained 116 foreign diplomats from Africa (mainly SADC & South Sudan) at DIRCO’s International School
Masters in Diplomacy Programme (Mdip), with the University of Pretoria
Executive Development Programme (EDP) with a Masters in Public Administration (for all senior managers to improve their management skills), with PALAMA (Public Administration Leadership And Management Academy) and the Vaal University of Technology
Quality Assurance, Knowledge and Innovation Management:
Quality Assurance, Knowledge and Innovation Management:
Produced publications reflecting institutional knowledge and experience (“Ambassadors Diary” magazine and memoires of retiring Ambassadors)
Accreditation and Certification of Residential Course properly maintained to
secure the credibility of our national diplomas and a Quality Management
Systems that complies with the SABS ISO 9001 – 2008 the SAQA standards
Policy, Research and Analysis Unit (PRAU)
Supported research through academic engagements
22 discussion fora, seminars and round table meetings on critical issues relating to South Africa’s foreign policy
PRAU Current Affairs Forum with the Prime Minister of Turkey
9 Ministerial Stakeholder Consultations on COP17/CMP7
Established partnerships with research institutions and other stakeholders, including the Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD), DAJO Associates, Clingendael, the Centre for Policy Analysis and Development from Indonesia and the Shanghai Institute of International studies
Established partnerships with research institutions and other stakeholders, including the Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD), DAJO Associates, Clingendael, the Centre for Policy Analysis and Development from Indonesia and the Shanghai Institute of International studies
Commissioned a literature review on MENA developments from IGD
PRAU continued to build its own research capacity and that of the Department through training, lectures to stakeholder groups and introducing new and innovative tools such as futures research and early warning systems analysis
Produced publications, including “South African Lessons learned in the Burundi Peace Process”, “Africa Futures 2050”, “Fifteen year review of DIRCO” and “2010 DIRCO Annual Conference Report”
Successful lobbying for the election of Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma as Chair of the African Union Commission
SA elected as member of the AUPSC and Chaired the AUPSC for the month of May in 2011 South Africa placed on the agenda, amongst others:
AU/UN Cooperation on peace support operations. The latter item has since culminated in the adoption of UN Resolution 2033(2012) therefore formalising the cooperation between the AUPSC and the UNSC
SA chaired the African Union Ministerial Committee on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) in Sudan and championed an assessment mission to Northern and Southern Sudan
Supported President’s participation at 25th (Equatorial Guinea) & 26th (Ethiopia) HSGOC meetings, as well as APR at 42nd & 43rd Steering Committee meetings. Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) launched at the 25th HSGOC, and President reported to the 26th HSGOC on progress and way forward under the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative (PICI). Ministerial held before 25th HSGOC
Supported President’s participation at 25th (Equatorial Guinea) & 26th (Ethiopia) HSGOC meetings, as well as APR at 42nd & 43rd Steering Committee meetings. Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) launched at the 25th HSGOC, and President reported to the 26th HSGOC on progress and way forward under the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative (PICI). Ministerial held before 25th HSGOC
Participated at meetings of the TICAD Ministerial Follow-up, the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa, G8/Africa Outreach, the 16th & 17th Africa Partnership Forum meetings, and the NEPAD Colloquium (10th Anniversary Celebrations)
Attended PICI Technical Experts meeting and PIDA stakeholders meeting. Assisted in work on NSC MOU. Engaged NPCA re PIDA & PICI. Prepared for setting up of National Presidential Infrastructure SC and WG
Ensured centrality of NEPAD on various bilateral and multilateral agendas and forums and in various presentations. Hosted NEPAD retreat on Draft Rules of Procedure for NEPAD Governance structures. Did national NEPAD audit
Supported National Focal Point in finalisation of APRM Draft Operating Procedures and participated in the meetings of APRM Select Focal Points & APR Panel Members in this regard. Adopted at 16th APR Forum.
Participated in a meeting of the National Governing Council of the APRM, to prepare for SA’s 3rd report on the implementation of its APRM National Programme of Action in 2013.
Supported successful canvassing process for Ms Baleka Mbete to be elected to the APR Panel and supported candidate once elected.
Organised 8 meetings of the ARF Advisory Committee.
14 projects recommended for approval by 2 Ministers responsible. Facilitated concurrence letters for 6 of 14, as well as ARF funding disbursement, including for projects carried over from previous year. Countries involved include Niger, Congo, DRC, Somalia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry and several under DST AVN project.
14 projects recommended for approval by 2 Ministers responsible. Facilitated concurrence letters for 6 of 14, as well as ARF funding disbursement, including for projects carried over from previous year. Countries involved include Niger, Congo, DRC, Somalia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry and several under DST AVN project.
Monitoring and evaluation visits done to DRC and Guinea Conakry.
Four project reports solicited and received (Uganda, DRC, Lesotho, and African Ombudsman Research Centre).
Finalised the ARF Accounting Officer and Performance Information reports(separate from departmental reports) and collaborated with the Auditor-General’s office for the audit of the ARF. Received an unqualified audit.
SADC Organ
SADC Organ
Facilitated and led the mediation processes on Madagascar culminating in the signing of the SADC Roadmap (October 2011 to February 2012)
Led the crafting of the SADC Maritime Strategy, leading to its adoption by the SADC Summit in August 2011
Implemented the SADC Lobbying Strategy for the candidature of Dr Dlamini Zuma for the position of AUC Chairperson (February 2012), leading to her election into the position at the AU Summit of July 2012
Led SADC Electoral Observer Missions (SEOMs) in Seychelles, Zambia, DRC, Lesotho
Sectoral Issues
Sectoral Issues
Facilitated and participated in the 31st Ordinary SADC Summit (August 2011), Extraordinary Council (November 2011) and SADC Council of Ministers meetings (February 2012)
Conclusion of SA’s Desk Assessment of the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP)
Co-ordinated the full implementation of the SADC pledged humanitarian assistance to Mogadishu, Somalia
Regional Infrastructure
Approval of the SADC Regional Infrastructure Development Master Plan (RIDMP) which will be the basis for future cooperation on regional infrastructure development
Regional Economic Integration
Hosted and facilitated proceedings at the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Summit, which was held in Sandton, South Africa, on 12 June 2011. The Summit launched negotiations for the establishment of an integrated market of 26 Countries with a combined population of nearly 600 million people and a total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) approximately US$1.0 trillion.
Participated at the High Level Expert Group (HLEG); and Senior Officials Meetings on SADC Customs Union, which took place in Gaborone, Botswana, in October 2011. The HLEG report was presented to the Ministerial Task Force (MTF) on regional economic integration on the margins of the Extraordinary Council of Ministers Meeting, which took place in Luanda, Angola (November 2011).
South African President JG Zuma attended the Third BRICS Leaders Meeting (Summit) which was held in Sanya, Hainan Island, People’s Republic of China (PRC), on 14 April 2011. South Africa’s participation centered around three broad objectives:
Consolidation of South Africa’s BRICS membership and proactive participation in the Third BRICS Summit;
the leveraging of opportunities for South Africa’s development agenda; and
co-operation with other Emerging Market Economies
The Third BRICS Summit was preceded by a BRICS Business Forum on 13 April 2011, attended by Minister Davies and fifty South African companies, and followed by the Boao Forum, known as the “Davos of Asia”, on 15 April 2011 and which was addressed by President Zuma. At the conclusion of the Third BRICS Summit, the Sanya Declaration was issued
The Fourth BRICS Summit held in New Delhi in March 2012 emphasised that the domestic priorities of South Africa to further stimulate growth and skills development are shared priorities among BRICS countries. The BRICS Leaders also agreed on shared principles to uphold multilateralism, the primary position of the UN and International Law as well as addressed unilateral actions such as the sanctions campaign against Iran.
South African exports to China grew the most - at 46% - while exports to India grew by 20%, to Brazil by 14%, and to Russia by 7%
President Zuma successfully hosted the 5th IBSA Summit on 18 October 2011, in Tshwane, South Africa
President Zuma successfully hosted the 5th IBSA Summit on 18 October 2011, in Tshwane, South Africa
Key outcomes of the Summit were:
Tshwane Declaration
the MoU on Mutual Cooperation among the Rio Branco Institute of the Ministry of External Relations of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Foreign Service Institute of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India and the Diplomatic Academy of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa
Deputy Minister Ebrahim attended the 11th IOR-ARC Council of Ministers’ meeting in India during Nov. 2011
Arranged and supported participation of political principals in the High-Level Segment of the Sessions of the UNGA
Arranged and supported participation of political principals in the High-Level Segment of the Sessions of the UNGA
Non-permanent membership of UNSC in 2011 and 2012
raised SA’s profile as potential permanent member
focussed on promoting the African Agenda
promote importance of developing effective partnerships between the UN and regional and sub-regional organisations in maintaining international peace and security
Presidency of UNSC in January 2012 and adoption of
Resolution 2033
Outcomes of the 6th G20 Summit-
Outcomes of the 6th G20 Summit-
Action Plan on Food Price Volatility and Agriculture
Support for the Multilateral Development Banks to build human resources and capacity in developing countries
Support for innovative financing for development and climate change
Commitment to complete reforms of financial sector and international monetary system
South Africa served as Co-chair of the G20 Development Working Group, along with France (Chair of the G20 for 2011) and South Korea
4th SA-EU Summit held on 15 September 2011 in South Africa
Joint SA-EU Peace and Security Committee meetings held on 7 June 2011 in South Africa and on 19 July 2011 in Belgium
12th SA-EU Joint Cooperation Council meeting held on 20 July 2011 in Belgium
Participated in Joint Permanent Commissions on Defence and Security with Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe
Assisted Zimbabwe with the implementation of the GPA
Assisted the Republic of Congo in the humanitarian crisis following the explosions at the arms depot in March 2012 (R10 million)
Establishment of the SA Farmers’ Cooperative in the Congo
President Zuma paid official and state visits to nine countries: (Cote d’Ivôire (DRC,Burundi, Sudan, South Sudan, Burundi, Nigeria, Benin, Mozambique)
President Zuma paid official and state visits to nine countries: (Cote d’Ivôire (DRC,Burundi, Sudan, South Sudan, Burundi, Nigeria, Benin, Mozambique)
Deputy President Motlanthe visited Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau in May and August 2011 respectively, as well as Sao Tome and Principe in September 2011 (Presidential inauguration)
The following Heads of State and Government and other high-level leaders were hosted in SA:
The following Heads of State and Government and other high-level leaders were hosted in SA:
President Alpha Conde of Guinea Conakry in May 2011(State Visit)
President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania in July 2011(State Visit)
The late President Atta-Mills of Ghana in August 2011(State Visit)
President Boni Yayi of Benin and President Issoufou of Niger in November 2011(State Visits)
President Nguema of Equatorial-Guinea in October 2011(State Visit)
Deputy President Mahama of Ghana in March 2012(Strengthen bilateral relations)
Deputy Minister Ebrahim visited Tunisia and Egypt in February and March 2012 respectively (Consolidate and strengthen bilateral relations)
Deputy Minister Ebrahim visited Tunisia and Egypt in February and March 2012 respectively (Consolidate and strengthen bilateral relations)
Minister Nkoana-Mashabane led Ministerial delegation to Egypt in April 2012 and Special Presidential Envoys visited amongst others Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Togo, to lobby for the candidature of Minister Dlamini Zuma for the Chair of the AUC during the period under review
Former Deputy President Mbete, Minister Nkoana-Mashabane Minister Cwele and Minister Dlamini Zuma dispatched as Special Envoys to Tunisia earlier in 2012 (Revive bilateral relations)
Deputy Minister Ebrahim hosted Personal Envoy of the SADR President in April 2011
Deputy Minister Ebrahim hosted Personal Envoy of the SADR President in April 2011
Minister Nkoana-Mashabane hosted the Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs in March 2012
Received Special Libyan Envoy in January 2012, that requested SA’s assistance for PCRD.
3 Agreements with Tanzania in July 2011
3 Agreements with Tanzania in July 2011
7 Agreements with Ghana in August 2011
3 Agreements with Benin in December 2011
6 Agreements with Mozambique in December 2011
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations with Somalia
Cooperation in the field of Agriculture with Sudan
Defence, Education, Sport and Agriculture as well as a MoU on Economic Cooperation with Burundi
MoU signed with the DRC on the development of the Grand Inga Hydro Power Project
Pres. Zumavisited Oman & UAE in November 2011. MOU on Political Consultation ; Joint Commission & Defense Cooperation Agreements signed with UAE
President Zuma visited Qatar in January 2012, leading a nine member Ministerial delegation visit to Doha in February Trade &Industry Ministers R. Davies, assisted by Deputy Minister Ebrahim, co-chaired Economic Joint Commission with Saudi Arabia in March 2012
Deputy President K Motlanthe held bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (India) in May 2011 at the 2nd India-Africa Forum in Addis Ababa
Deputy President K Motlanthe visited New Zealand during the 2011Rugby World Cup - outcome: the signing of the Film co-production Agreement with New Zealand
State Visit to South Africa by the Vice-President of Vietnam, Mrs Nguyễn Thi Doan, May 2011
2nd Joint Commission with Pakistan in July 2011 – outcomes: Decision to enter into an Extradition Treaty; Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters; MOU on Cooperation in Combating the illicit trafficking in narcotics, drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals,
2nd Joint Commission with Pakistan in July 2011 – outcomes: Decision to enter into an Extradition Treaty; Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters; MOU on Cooperation in Combating the illicit trafficking in narcotics, drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals,
Visit of Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim and South African civil society groups to Sri Lanka to promote inclusive national reconciliation efforts November 2011
Visit of Professor GL Peiris, Minister of External Affairs of Sri Lanka to brief South African political principals on national reconciliation and reconstruction projects in Sri Lanka, March 2012
Bilateral meetings between President Jacob Zuma and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at 3rd BRICS Summit (April 2011); 5th IBSA Summit (October 2011) and 4th BRICS Summit (March 2012). Objective: to discuss matters of mutual interest
Deputy President Motlanthe attended the International HIV/AIDS Conference in Washington DC Washington D.C. from 22-27 July 2012
Deputy President Motlanthe attended the International HIV/AIDS Conference in Washington DC Washington D.C. from 22-27 July 2012
The Minister hosted the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the second meeting of the SA-US Strategic Dialogue on 7 August 2012
President Zuma paid a State Visit to Jamaica in celebration that country’s 50th Independence Anniversary
Deputy Minister Fransman received the Deputy Foreign Minister of Panama in South Africa and paid a reciprocal visit to Panama
Visit to South Africa by the Brazilian Foreign Minister in July 2011. The Ministerial discussions focused on the Strategic Partnership Agreement and bilateral relations in the fields of trade, defence, social development and security
Meeting between Presidents Zuma and Rousseff in October 2011 at IBSA Summit and at the BRICS Summit in March 2012
Visit by the Brazilian Deputy Minister of Sports and a high level delegation to South Africa in June 2011, to share experiences of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. A bilateral MoU on Sport Cooperation is expected to be ready for signature before the end of 2012
The UK Prime Minister paid a visit to South Africa on 18 July 2011
The President paid a visit to Norway from 31 August to 1 September 2011
The President of Russia met with our President on 29 March 2012 in India
Minister’s meeting with the Secretary of State Relations at the Vatican City on 29 May 2011
Bilateral Forum was held with the United Kingdom held on 09 June 2011 in United Kingdom
Working Visit of Deputy Minister Ebrahim from 4-5 July 2011 to Serbia
Official Visit of Minister Davutoğlu of Foreign Affairs of Turkey to South Africa on 20 August 2011
Minister’s visit to Serbia on 07 September 2011
Minister undertook a visit Bulgaria on 4 September 2011
Deputy Minister Ebrabim’s meeting with the French President’s Advisor on Africa on 19 September 2011
Deputy Minister Ebrabim’s meeting with the French President’s Advisor on Africa on 19 September 2011
10th ITEC Session between South Africa and Russia in Pretoria from 27 to 28 September 2011
Deputy Minister of Belarus’ visit to South Africa for Political Consultations and the 2nd ITEC Session with Deputy Minister Ebrahim on 26 and 27 October 2011
A Visit by the French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs to South Africa on 10-11 November 2011
Africa-Turkey Ministerial Meeting on 14-17 December 2011 in Turkey
SA-Turkey JEC was held from 14-16 February 2012 (led by the dti)
Joint SA-France Workshop on Africa held from 19-20 2011 May in France
The SA-France Forum for Political Dialogue was held from 2-3 February 2012 in South Africa
The Branch provided Communication and Marketing support to all the
The Branch provided Communication and Marketing support to all the
political heads and the department using the following platforms:
21 Events were organised Departmentally as part of communicating the pillars of the country’s Foreign policy
Extensive marketing and branding was done on the country’s hosting of COP 17/CMP7 and 11 events were organised by the Branch
Have signed an MOU with BrandSA to consolidate partnership both domestically and internationally
Collaborated with Brand South Africa on a number of Marketing initiatives including COP17 Media Tours and workshops and communications work stream
Collaborated with GCIS to implement media buying for major campaigns such as COP17
Designed the COP17 media and advertising campaign as well as developed the concept for all events
Hosted the HOM conference and broadcast an ETV live broadcast to explain our foreign policy objectives
The following platforms were used in order to enhance understanding of South Africa’s foreign policy with focus on the key priorities:
The following platforms were used in order to enhance understanding of South Africa’s foreign policy with focus on the key priorities:
Ministerial Public Participation Outreach Programs for all Political heads (09)
Campaigns such as the COP17 Advertising Campaign, the HOM Media and Advertising Campaign, the African Diaspora Advertising Campaign and the O.R Tambo I am a South African Diplomat
New Media platforms
The Branch created accounts for new social media platforms to communicate and interact with our stakeholders with the aim of intensifying the understanding of the foreign policy:
The Branch created accounts for new social media platforms to communicate and interact with our stakeholders with the aim of intensifying the understanding of the foreign policy:
Facebook
Twitter
U-tube
Publications
The Branch coordinated:
The Branch coordinated:
154 Incoming and 131 Outgoing State, Official, Working and Other high-level visits
159 outgoing visits for Provincial and Local Government
1 Consultative Forum Workshop
103 Official ceremonial events such as farewell functions for Heads of Missions, State banquets, the Opening of Parliament, memorial services and signing and credentials ceremonies
10 conferences including advisory services provided to Sister Departments (COP17; SA-EU Summit ; IBSA Summit ; ANC Centenary ; SADC MCO Troika Ministerial, SADC Organ Troika the 123rd IOC Session, 2nd Tripartite Summit)
The State Guesthouses were renamed after former freedom fighters during the 2011 State of the Nation Address.The Presidential Guest House in Pretoria is now called Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse and the Diplomatic Guest House in Waterkloof to be renamed as Johnny Makatini Guesthouse
The State Guesthouses were renamed after former freedom fighters during the 2011 State of the Nation Address.The Presidential Guest House in Pretoria is now called Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse and the Diplomatic Guest House in Waterkloof to be renamed as Johnny Makatini Guesthouse
King Shaka State Protocol Lounge was officially inaugurated by Minister M Nkoana-Mashabana in June 2011
42 000 Dignitaries were facilitated on arrival and departure through all State Protocol Lounges, including Waterkloof AFB and Lanseria International Airports
Finalised:
Finalised:
32 RSA Diplomatic Heads of Mission (HoMs)
9 RSA Consular HoMs and Honorary Consuls
32 Foreign Diplomatic HoMs presented credentials
10 Foreign HoMs and Honorary Consuls
The following four new diplomatic offices were established in the RSA:
Azerbaijan, Fiji, Georgia and South Sudan
Statistics show a decrease in the crimes reported by the Diplomatic Community and the Diplomatic Policing Unit;
