Johannesburg, November 13, 2025.- The Cuban Ambassador to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, held a fruitful working meeting with Solly Mapaila, General Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP). This meeting is yet another example of the solid and long-standing relations between our parties and it strengthens solidarity between both organizations.
Pretoria, November 5, 2025.- The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, was welcomed at the University of Pretoria by Professor Sunil Maharaj, Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Postgraduate Education, and Dr. Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl, Director of International Relations and Strategic Partnerships.
Pretoria, 30 October 2025: The Cuban Ambassador to South Africa, Mr Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, was received by the Chief Director for the Americas at the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ambassador Msoliza Bona, for a periodic review of the main issues of bilateral interest. The ambassador was accompanied by Yulian Reyes, the mission's commercial advisor, and Bryan Betancourt, the second secretary in charge of political affairs.
Johannesburg, October 29, 2025.- As part of the program of activities for the “Week Against the Blockade” in South Africa, comrades from the Movement of Solidarity with the island gathered today at The Forge to reiterate their support for the people of Cuba and together witness the international community's overwhelming rejection of this cruel and illegal policy.
Johannesburg, October 27, 2025.- In the context of the United Nations General Assembly vote on the resolution demanding an end to the blockade on Cuba, the “Week Against the Blockade” was inaugurated in South Africa. A billboard displaying images and videos has also been unveiled, adorning the streets of Johannesburg with a clear message: Drop the blockade.