Messages of solidarity with Cuba have been received from the South African Parliament.
Pretoria, 27 May 2026. — During the debate in the National Assembly on the budget for the Foreign Ministry’s operations, speeches by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alvin Botes and MP Andisiwe Kumbaca reflected unconditional support for Cuba. The people of Cuba are grateful for the continued solidarity with our cause, which is also that of all peoples fighting for justice, self-determination and independence.
The 62nd Africa Day was commemorated by reaffirming commitment to continental solidarity. .
Pretoria, 25 May 2026. — The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in South Africa commemorates the 62nd Africa Day, celebrated across the continent on 25 May, the date marking the anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now the African Union. Cuba-Africa solidarity is not history; it is the present and the future.
Cape Talk Radio interviews Cuban Ambassador
Cape Town, 22 May 2026. — The Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez, took part in the live radio show “Views and News”, where he was interviewed by the renowned journalist Clarence Ford of Cape Talk.
Cuban Ambassador received by the Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa
Cape Town, 21 May 2026. — Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, was received by the Honorable Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa, at a meeting held at the National Parliament. The meeting addressed the historic relations between Cuba and South Africa and cooperation between both parliaments.
Documentary "Cuba after Castro" premieres in South Africa
Cape Town, 21 May 2026. — The Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez, attended the premier of the documentary "Cuba after Castro" in South Africa. The event was organized by our friends at FOCUS Western Cape. The event was well attended by a large audience interested in the reality of life in Cuba.