Cuban Ambassador to South Africa presents his credentials.
Pretoria, 8 April 2026 – At a formal ceremony held at the South African Government’s headquarters, the Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, presented the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, with his Letters of Credence accrediting him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to the African nation. Both sides agreed on the importance of deepening ties between Havana and Pretoria.
Medicare Fraud Allegations are New Slanders Against Cuba
Havana, April 8th, 2026.- Recent statements made by some US Government officials speculate, without any evidence whatsoever, about the fact that the Government of Cuba could be involved in frauds targeting the US health care program Medicare in South Florida. This is a new slander fabricated by anti-Cuban sectors in that country. The Cuban Government reiterates its willingness to jointly confront the transnational crimes originating in the US by means of a timely exchange of information.
A brotherly meeting with the South African Communist Party
Johannesburg,1 April 2026. —Officials from the Cuban Embassy held a fruitful meeting with the South African Communist Party (SACP), during which they held discussions with its General Secretary, Solly Mapaila. This exchange reinforces the principles of brotherhood that unite our nations, inspired by our shared struggles.
In South Africa Fidel was remembered and honoured on his centenary
Pretoria, 24 March 2026.—As part of the activities marking the centenary of our Commander-in-Chief, Fidel Castro Ruz, the Cuban Embassy together with the University of Pretoria, organized the seminar “Fidel and Mandela: The Legacy of Two Great Leaders”, held at the Javett Art Centre. he event was attended by Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Professor Blade Nzimande. A fruitful academic exchange took place between students, lecturers, members of the diplomatic corps and Cuban collaborators.
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.