Commemoration of Commander Fidel's centenary starts in South Africa
Cape Town, February 11, 2026. Today marked the start of activities commemorating the centenary of Fidel Castro Ruz in the South African parliamentary capital. Friends of Cuba, parliamentarians from the ANC and other progressive parties gathered at the Long March to Freedom to reaffirm solidarity with Cuba.
Roundtable discussion on cultural exchanges between Cuba and South Africa
Cape Town, February 10, 2026.- Cuba's ambassador to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, held a fruitful meeting this afternoon with friends of Cuba in the country, South African intellectuals, filmmakers, and documentary makers, with whom he discussed the deep ties that unite Cuban and African cultures.
Strengthening ties with the Eastern Cape province
East London, February 6, 2026.- The premier of the Eastern Cape, Oscar Mabuyane, together with several members of the provincial government, welcomed the Cuban ambassador to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, and his accompanying delegation, who are on a road trip around several provinces of the country.
Strengthening academic ties with Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha, February 5, 2026.- As part of the tour around different provinces of the country, the Cuban ambassador to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, visited Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape province. He was received by the university's vice-chancellor and principal, Dr. Thandi Mgwebi, with whom he held a fruitful exchange.




