Cuban culture dialogue with students from the University of Pretoria
Pretoria, 9 September 2026.—The Cuban Embassy in South Africa held an enriching exchange with students from the University of Pretoria, focusing on the culture, history and traditions of the Caribbean nation. The Cuban Embassy thanks the students and the University of Pretoria for their willingness to facilitate this exchange, and reiterates its commitment to continuing to promote activities that contribute to a better understanding of Cuba and to the strengthening of the historic bilateral ties between the two countries.
Donation of 20 tons of food from South Africa delivered
Pretoria, 3 September 2026 — The “Cuba Solidarity Now” initiative delivered 20 tons of food directly to three hospitals in Havana, in an act of solidarity that reaffirms the bonds of friendship between the peoples of South Africa and Cuba. The Cuban Embassy in South Africa, on behalf of the Cuban people, expresses its deep gratitude to all members of the initiative for this important milestone in solidarity. We emphasize that initiatives such as this make a decisive contribution to mitigating the serious consequences of the genocidal blockade imposed by the United States against the Cuban people.
18 young South Africans depart for Cuba to train as doctors
Pretoria, 2 September 2026 — As part of the Nelson Mandela–Fidel Castro Medical Training Programme, 18 young South Africans from different communities in the province of Gauteng, are set to depart for Cuba to become doctors. Cuban officials from the Embassy in Pretoria participated in the farewell ceremony, where they reaffirmed the willingness of the Cuban government and people to welcome them, even amid the difficult circumstances facing the Cuban nation.
Cuba’s Science Minister meets with his South African counterpart.
Havana, 15 August 2026. — Cuba’s Minister of Science, Technology and the Environment, Armando Rodríguez Batista, welcomed Professor Bonginkosi Emmanuel Blade Nzimande, South Africa’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. A loyal friend who cherishes memories of the moments he shared with Fidel and of his work alongside Mandela. They reviewed the strong state of collaboration in science and innovation, which we have been promoting since 2025, in areas such as energy, nanoscience and biotechnology.
South Africa commemorates the centenary of the Commander-in-Chief
Johannesburg, 13 August 2026. — At a moving ceremony held at the Gauteng Legislature, the South African community, the Cuban diplomatic mission and international representatives gathered to mark the centenary of Commander Fidel Castro and reflect on his political and humanist legacy. The speakers emphasized the importance of keeping alive the memory of those who fought for human dignity and of transforming that memory into practical commitment in the face of the economic coercion currently threatening Cuba.