Cuban Ambassador meets South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Public Works
Pretoria, 4 May 2026. — The Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, received South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, at the Embassy in a meeting that highlighted both countries’ commitment to deepening cooperation on infrastructure matters. This meeting forms part of the ongoing dialogue between the governments of Cuba and South Africa to identify new opportunities for cooperation that benefit both nations.
Cuban Embassy and the South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs hold their quarterly coordination meeting.
Pretoria, 4 May 2026. — The Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, today chaired a productive quarterly meeting with the Latin America Division of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) as part of the ongoing bilateral dialogue between the two countries. The meeting, held in the spirit of the strong friendship that unites Cuba and South Africa, provided an opportunity to assess the state of bilateral relations and discuss new cooperation initiatives.
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.