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Mar

23

2026

South Africa marks the 38th anniversary of the victory at Cuito Cuanavale

Pretoria, 23 March 2026.—The 38th anniversary of the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale in Angola was commemorated on Monday at the historic Freedom Park. The speakers highlighted the fundamental role played by Cuban fighters in Africa under the leadership of our eternal Commander-in-Chief, Fidel Castro. They called for continued solidarity and support for Cuba in the current circumstances of heightened threats from the US administration.

Mar

21

2026

South Africa marks the 30th anniversary of medical cooperation in the country

Pretoria, 21 March 2026. —Members of the Cuban Embassy in South Africa, together with representatives from the various Cuban cooperation brigades, and Cubans livings here, marked the 30th anniversary of the arrival of the first health specialists in the country with a friendly game of softball. In a very Cuban atmosphere, with baseball, dominoes, caldosa and the Van Van music group, the event celebrated not only achievements in healthcare but also the friendship between Cuba and South Africa, symbolized by the relationship between Fidel Castro and Nelson Mandela.

Mar

20

2026

Cuban medical brigade in South Africa holds its annual meeting.

Pretoria, 20 March 2026. – Provincial coordinators of the Cuban medical brigade in South Africa held their annual meeting. The event was attended by the Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez, who highlighted the important role played by Cuban medical personnel in strengthening the South African healthcare system. Since 1996, Cuba and South Africa have continuously strengthened their collaboration in the field of health, reflecting the close ties and brotherhood that characterize relations between the two peoples.

Mar

18

2026

South Africa’s ANC Women’s League calls for solidarity with Cuba

Pretoria, March 18, 2026.- These days, solidarity with Cuba in South Africa is stronger than ever, given the current situation our country is facing as a result of the ongoing threats from Donald Trump’s U.S. administration. Cuban Ambassador Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, who attended the meeting, expressed his gratitude for the initiatives of support and friendship toward Cuba, especially during these difficult times.

Mar

17

2026

South Africa’s ANC Veterans’ League in solidarity with Cuba

Pretoria, March 17, 2026.—Veterans of South Africa’s liberation struggles, organized under the ANC Veterans’ League, held an emotional virtual meeting in which they reaffirmed their unwavering solidarity with Cuba in the face of ongoing threats from U.S. imperialism against the island. Cuban Ambassador Fakri Rodríguez thanked them for their unwavering determination to stand with Cuba through solidarity initiatives.

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