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.
South Africa marks the 30th anniversary of medical cooperation in the country
Pretoria, 21 March 2026. —Members of the Cuban Embassy in South Africa, together with representatives from the various Cuban cooperation brigades, and Cubans livings here, marked the 30th anniversary of the arrival of the first health specialists in the country with a friendly game of softball. In a very Cuban atmosphere, with baseball, dominoes, caldosa and the Van Van music group, the event celebrated not only achievements in healthcare but also the friendship between Cuba and South Africa, symbolized by the relationship between Fidel Castro and Nelson Mandela.
Cuban medical brigade in South Africa holds its annual meeting.
Pretoria, 20 March 2026. – Provincial coordinators of the Cuban medical brigade in South Africa held their annual meeting. The event was attended by the Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez, who highlighted the important role played by Cuban medical personnel in strengthening the South African healthcare system. Since 1996, Cuba and South Africa have continuously strengthened their collaboration in the field of health, reflecting the close ties and brotherhood that characterize relations between the two peoples.