Cuba in South Africa

South African Minister of Science and Technology begins visit to Cuba

Havana, April 13, 2025 - The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of South Africa, Bonginkosi Emmanuel Blade Nzimande, began today an official visit to Cuba, during which he will hold important meetings with Cuban authorities, which will promote the development of bilateral ties in the field of science and technology.

April 4th is celebrated in South Africa with Cuban residents

Pretoria, April 5, 2025 - The 63rd anniversary of the Cuban Young Communist League and the 64th anniversary of the José Martí Pioneers Organisation was celebrated in South Africa, with the participation of Cuban residents, especially young people, many of whom were born in the land of Mandela. In an atmosphere full of Cuban spirit, they felt closer to the homeland.

Ambassador participates in Dialogue on Peace, Security and Human Rights at DIRCO

Pretoria, March 31, 2025 - The Chargé d'Affaires of Cuba in South Africa, Ambassador Esther Armenteros, participated in the annual Aziz Pahad Dialogue on Peace, Security and Human Rights, held at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, under the chairmanship of its Minister, Hon. Ronald Lamola.

Meeting with ANC to strengthen historic ties

Johannesburg, March 25, 2025 - Ambassador Esther Armenteros, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of Cuba in South Africa held a fruitful meeting with Nomvula Mokonyane, First Deputy Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC). During the fraternal exchange, they highlighted the strong and historic ties between Cuba and the ANC, marked by the close friendship between leaders Fidel Castro and Nelson Mandela.

Victory in Cuito Cuanavale was celebrated in South Africa

Pretoria, 23 March 2025 - The 37th anniversary of the victory in the battle of Cuito Cuanavale, in Angola, was celebrated this Sunday in the capital's Freedom Park, a historic site that captures an important part of South African history, including the struggle for the liberation of southern Africa, in which Cuba played a fundamental role.

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