Cuba and South Africa evaluate the progress of bilateral relations.
Pretoria, 30 October 2025: The Cuban Ambassador to South Africa, Mr Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, was received by the Chief Director for the Americas at the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ambassador Msoliza Bona, for a periodic review of the main issues of bilateral interest. The ambassador was accompanied by Yulian Reyes, the mission's commercial advisor, and Bryan Betancourt, the second secretary in charge of political affairs.
Solidarity with Cuba grows in South Africa
Johannesburg, October 29, 2025.- As part of the program of activities for the “Week Against the Blockade” in South Africa, comrades from the Movement of Solidarity with the island gathered today at The Forge to reiterate their support for the people of Cuba and together witness the international community's overwhelming rejection of this cruel and illegal policy.
Claim against the blockade on Cuba beats in Johannesburg
Johannesburg, October 27, 2025.- In the context of the United Nations General Assembly vote on the resolution demanding an end to the blockade on Cuba, the “Week Against the Blockade” was inaugurated in South Africa. A billboard displaying images and videos has also been unveiled, adorning the streets of Johannesburg with a clear message: Drop the blockade.
Cuban ballet thrives in South Africa
Johannesburg, October 24, 2025.- As part of Cuban Culture Day festivities, members of the Cuban Embassy in Pretoria attended the premiere of the show “Private Presley: The Ballet,” organized and performed by the South African company Mzansi Ballet, which uses the Cuban method of teaching ballet and includes Cuban dancers in its cast.
Celebration of Cuban culture at Wits University
Johannesburg, October 23, 2025.- Li Liu Jiménez Chang and Lauren Luis Acosta, officials from the Cuban Embassy in South Africa, delivered a lecture about Cuba at the University of Witwatersrand. There, they exchanged views with Spanish students on characteristic elements of Cuban culture and identity. This activity is part of the celebrations organized by the embassy to commemorate our National Culture Day.