Roundtable discussion on cultural exchanges between Cuba and South Africa
Cape Town, February 10, 2026.- Cuba's ambassador to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, held a fruitful meeting this afternoon with friends of Cuba in the country, South African intellectuals, filmmakers, and documentary makers, with whom he discussed the deep ties that unite Cuban and African cultures.
Solidarity with Cuba reinforced in Cape Town
Cape Town, February 9, 2026.- Comrades and friends of Cuba in South Africa gathered tonight at the University of Cape Town to reaffirm their solidarity with the people and government of Cuba, particularly following recent threats by Donald Trump's administration against Cuban sovereignty.
Strengthening ties with the Eastern Cape province
East London, February 6, 2026.- The premier of the Eastern Cape, Oscar Mabuyane, together with several members of the provincial government, welcomed the Cuban ambassador to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, and his accompanying delegation, who are on a road trip around several provinces of the country. Taking advantage of the visit, the ambassador visited a group of Cuban collaborators working in the Eastern Cape.
Strengthening academic ties with Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha, February 5, 2026.- As part of the tour around different provinces of the country, the Cuban ambassador to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, visited Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape province. He was received by the university's vice-chancellor and principal, Dr. Thandi Mgwebi, with whom he held a fruitful exchange on the possibilities for cooperation between the universities of both our countries.
Tribute to Fidel in Bloemfontein, South Africa
Bloemfontein, February 4, 2026.- Comrades and friends of Cuba in the Free State paid heartfelt tribute to the Commander-in-Chief of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, at the foot of the statue built in his name in 2017 in the heart of the city. This tribute is part of the activities that will take place around the world to commemorate the Fidel´s centenary and marks the beginning of those that will take place in South Africa.