Cape Talk hosts discussion on the situation in Cuba and solidarity from South Africa.
Cape Town, 18 September 2026. — On CapeTalk, the leading news and current affairs radio station in the Western Cape province, the Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, spoke directly to listeners about the current situation in Cuba, the real causes of the difficulties facing the Cuban people and the role of in
Cuba and South Africa committed to multilateral cooperation
Pretoria, 15 September 2026.— The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez, held a productive working meeting with Masotsha Mnguni, Acting Chief Director of Economic and Social Development at South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). During the meeting, both parties reaffirmed the deep bonds of friendship, solidarity and cooperation that unite Cuba and South Africa, based on a shared history of mutual support and a commitment to defending the interests of the countries of the Global South.
Cuban culture dialogue with students from the University of Pretoria
Pretoria, 9 September 2026.—The Cuban Embassy in South Africa held an enriching exchange with students from the University of Pretoria, focusing on the culture, history and traditions of the Caribbean nation. The Cuban Embassy thanks the students and the University of Pretoria for their willingness to facilitate this exchange, and reiterates its commitment to continuing to promote activities that contribute to a better understanding of Cuba and to the strengthening of the historic bilateral ties between the two countries.
Donation of 20 tons of food from South Africa delivered
Pretoria, 3 September 2026 — The “Cuba Solidarity Now” initiative delivered 20 tons of food directly to three hospitals in Havana, in an act of solidarity that reaffirms the bonds of friendship between the peoples of South Africa and Cuba. The Cuban Embassy in South Africa, on behalf of the Cuban people, expresses its deep gratitude to all members of the initiative for this important milestone in solidarity. We emphasize that initiatives such as this make a decisive contribution to mitigating the serious consequences of the genocidal blockade imposed by the United States against the Cuban people.
18 young South Africans depart for Cuba to train as doctors
Pretoria, 2 September 2026 — As part of the Nelson Mandela–Fidel Castro Medical Training Programme, 18 young South Africans from different communities in the province of Gauteng, are set to depart for Cuba to become doctors. Cuban officials from the Embassy in Pretoria participated in the farewell ceremony, where they reaffirmed the willingness of the Cuban government and people to welcome them, even amid the difficult circumstances facing the Cuban nation.