Cuba and Lesotho: 47 years of friendship and cooperation
Pretoria, 14 June 2026. — The Cuban Embassy celebrates with great satisfaction the 47th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and Lesotho. This anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate what has been achieved and, at the same time, to look towards a future with greater depth in our relationship.
Cuba present in solidarity exchange organized by DIRCO
Pretoria, 12 June 2026. — Ambassador Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo took part in the roundtable discussion “Strengthening Global South Solidarity for Justice, Peace and Self-Determination”, chaired by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) which took place in Richards Bay. Cuba reaffirms its firm commitment to the principles of international solidarity, peace and the self-determination of peoples.
South African doctors express its strong support for Cuba
Pretoria, 9 June 2026. — The South African Medical Association (SAMA) and South African doctors who graduated in Cuba have expressed their unconditional support for the island in the current context. Cuba is grateful for these displays of principle, sensitivity and commitment to justice, public health and international cooperation.
The Vice-President of the Republic of South Africa receives the Cuban Ambassador.
Pretoria, 5 June 2026. — The Vice-President of South Africa, Paul Mashatile, received the Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, on a courtesy visit. During the cordial meeting, the parties highlighted the historic ties of friendship and cooperation that unite the governments and peoples of South Africa and Cuba.
National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa committed with Cuba.
Pretoria, 3 June 2026. — The Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, held a warm meeting with the leadership of the National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa (NUM) at the embassy.