Pretoria, South Africa, 5 May 2026 – In an emotive ceremony held at the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in South Africa, the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) and the National Writers’ Association of South Africa (NWASA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This document marks a significant step forward in cultural and literary collaboration between the two nations, consolidating years of dialogue that began in 2023.
Pretoria, 4 May 2026. — The Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, received South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, at the Embassy in a meeting that highlighted both countries’ commitment to deepening cooperation on infrastructure matters. This meeting forms part of the ongoing dialogue between the governments of Cuba and South Africa to identify new opportunities for cooperation that benefit both nations.
Pretoria, 4 May 2026. — The Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, today chaired a productive quarterly meeting with the Latin America Division of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) as part of the ongoing bilateral dialogue between the two countries. The meeting, held in the spirit of the strong friendship that unites Cuba and South Africa, provided an opportunity to assess the state of bilateral relations and discuss new cooperation initiatives.
Pretoria, 2 May 2026. — Hundreds of thousands of Cubans took to the streets across the island to mark International Workers’ Day in what was one of the largest gatherings in recent times, under the central slogan “The homeland must be defended”. These celebrations in Cuba also received international support and solidarity through the 19th May Day International Brigade, comprising more than 200 activists from 19 nations, including South Africa. This demonstrates that Cuba is not alone in the struggle for its national sovereignty.
Pretoria, 29 April 2026. — The Communist Party of Cuba, together with the Communist Party of South Africa, organized a productive virtual meeting led by Comrade Emilio Lozada, Head of the International Relations Department of the Central Committee of the PCC, with more than 90 representatives from 60 political parties and progressive movements in Africa and the Middle East. It was evident among the participants that there is a shared determination to continue supporting Cuba in its battle against the blockade and in the defense of its sovereignty.