19 South Africans graduate in medicine, bringing the total to 3,243 under the Fidel-Mandela program.
East London, 3 July 2026. —In an emotional ceremony, 19 South African students graduated in this city after completing their studies at Cuban medical universities under the auspices of the Fidel-Mandela Scholarship Program, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary and has so far trained 3,243 South Africans as doctors.
Meeting with South African Minister Blade Nzimande.
Pretoria, June 30, 2026. —Ambassador Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo received South African Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, at the Cuban Embassy. Both parties reaffirmed their interest in promoting and increasing cooperation in this area.
Cuban present at Tshwane District Congress of the SACP
Pretoria, June 29, 2026. —Embassy officials participated in the 5th congress of the Tshwane District of the South African Communist Party (SACP). The Cuban delegation delivered a message to the South African communists, while reaffirming its intention to continue strengthening party ties. The South African Communists reiterated their stance against domination and hegemony. They also emphasized their unwavering solidarity with Cuba.
Fruitful Meeting with South African DIRCO representative.
Pretoria, June 24, 2026. —Ambassador Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo was received by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Director-General in charge of Global Governance and the Continental Agenda at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa (DIRCO). The meeting was of vital importance for reviewing bilateral and multilateral issues between Cuba and South Africa. The Cuban Ambassador expressed his gratitude for the African country’s historic stance in the fight against the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed on our country.
“Cuba after Castro” documentary premieres in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg, 20 June 2026 — The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in South Africa, in collaboration with various solidarity organisations, presented the BreakThrough News documentary “Cuba after Castro” at The Forge (Johannesburg). The event was attended by more than 70 people and was received with great interest by the local community and representatives of solidarity organisations.The screening was followed by a wide-ranging debate on the true reality of Cuba, during which claims and prejudices spread by distorted media coverage against our country were debunked.