Hundreds of thousands of Cubans take part in the May Day parade under the slogan “The homeland must be defended”.
Pretoria, 2 May 2026. — Hundreds of thousands of Cubans took to the streets across the island to mark International Workers’ Day in what was one of the largest gatherings in recent times, under the central slogan “The homeland must be defended”. These celebrations in Cuba also received international support and solidarity through the 19th May Day International Brigade, comprising more than 200 activists from 19 nations, including South Africa. This demonstrates that Cuba is not alone in the struggle for its national sovereignty.
Political parties and progressive movements from Africa and the Middle East come together in virtual gathering
Pretoria, 29 April 2026. — The Communist Party of Cuba, together with the Communist Party of South Africa, organized a productive virtual meeting led by Comrade Emilio Lozada, Head of the International Relations Department of the Central Committee of the PCC, with more than 90 representatives from 60 political parties and progressive movements in Africa and the Middle East. It was evident among the participants that there is a shared determination to continue supporting Cuba in its battle against the blockade and in the defense of its sovereignty.
South African friends participate in the 19th International May Day Brigade.
Pretoria, 28 April 2026. — Cuba expresses its deep gratitude to Cuba’s friends in South Africa for their participation in the 19th International May Day Brigade. This show of solidarity reflects the strong ties that bind Cuba and South Africa, forged in the shared struggle against colonialism and imperialism.
Congratulations to South Africa on the 32nd anniversary of the end of apartheid.
Pretoria, 27 April 2026. — The Government of the Republic of Cuba extends its most sincere congratulations to the people and government of South Africa on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of Freedom Day, a date that commemorates the historic end of the apartheid system in that African nation. On 27 April 1994, South Africa held its first free elections, an event that marked the official end of apartheid and consolidated democracy in the country. Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first black president, going down in history as a universal symbol of social justice.
The Cuban Embassy in South Africa supports the ‘My Signature for the Homeland’ movement.
Pretoria, 22 April 2026. —The staff of the Cuban Embassy in South Africa, together with the heads of the cooperation brigades, in an emotional ceremony, endorsed the ‘My Signature for the Homeland’ movement with their signatures.