President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 11 August 2022, receive letters of credence from Heads of Mission-Designate at a Credentials Ceremony. The President will receive 14 Heads of Mission-Designate who have arrived in South Africa to serve in diplomatic missions in South Africa.
The Heads of Mission-Designate from the following countries will serve at missions in South Africa with the aim of advancing diplomatic relations:
- Kingdom of Thailand
- Kingdom of Spain
- Republic of Paraguay
- Slovak Republic
- State of Libya
- Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
- Kingdom of Eswatini
- Republic of Chile
- Republic of Mali
- Republic of Sudan
- Republic of Uganda
- European Union
- United States of America
- Turkmenistan
Proceedings of the Credentials Ceremony can be followed on Presidency and government digital platforms.
Details of the Credentials Ceremony are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 11 August 2022
Time: 15h00 (Media to arrive at 14h00)
Venue: Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria.
Members of the media wishing to cover the event are required to RSVP by submitting their name and surname, designation, media house and ID number to Shadi Baloyi on shadi@presidency.gov.za / 072 571 6415 on or before Wednesday, 10 August 2022 at 13:00.
Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – 082 835 6315 or media@presidency.gov.za
