Pretoria, 25 September 2026. — The Cuban Embassy in South Africa expresses its gratitude for the strong words spoken by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, the Honourable Ronald Lamola, during the General Debate of the High-Level Segment of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, held on 24 September in New York.
Johannesburg, 23 September 2026.— Students from the University of the Witwatersrand enthusiastically took part in an event designed to help them learn more about Cuba’s rich history, vibrant culture and enduring spirit of friendship, as well as its ties with South Africa.
An update to the current Consular Fees Schedule will come into force on 1 October 2026.
Pretoria, 22 September 2026.— The Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, spoke today with journalist Khaya Khumalo of SABC News regarding the forthcoming vote in the United Nations General Assembly on the resolution entitled ‘The necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba’.
Cape Town, 21 September 2026}— The iconic Artscape theatre hosted a tribute concert to the Buena Vista Social Club to mark its 30th anniversary. The cultural event brought the WOMAD South Africa 2026 festival to a close and was organised in collaboration with the charity “Cuba Solidarity Now”. Following the success of the concert, which was attended by some 540 people, the charity Cuba Solidarity Now will receive a portion of the proceeds to continue its humanitarian work in support of Cuba, which includes sending material aid to the Cuban people.