Discussed the repositioning of the @UN Development System and the strengthening of the Resident Coordinator System in my meeting with Amb. Nkosi [@SAMissionNY]. Also updated him on the work of @UNinSouthAfrica. Grateful for the support and insights.

Growing China-SA trade tells a story of Win-Win cooperation: 🔹Trade between China and SA reached nearly $15bn from May to August 2026, an increase of almost 24% year on year. 🔹Over the period, SA exports to China grew by about 25%, outpacing the 23% growth of SA imports from China. 🔹Agricultural exports to China reached $495m, an increase of more than 35% year on year. #ChinaZeroTariff

For EU-South Africa trade relations, it’s Business As Usual: Balanced, Reciprocal, Growing, Reliable. You’re welcome. 🇪🇺🫱🏻‍🫲🏾🇿🇦 @the_dtic @DIRCO_ZA @EUinSA @CCordeiro_EU @SADC_News

During the UNGA81 Debate on the Report of the International Criminal Court (ICC) @IntlCrimCourt , Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi delivered South Africa’s 🇿🇦 National Statement stating that "the ICC must be allowed to act independently, impartially and without fear or favour. Its work must not be selective, and justice must never appear to be determined by the identity of the accused, the geopolitical significance of the situation, or the relative influence of the States concerned."

Racism, intolerance and discrimination tear at the fabric of our societies, which is harmful to us all. Everyone, everywhere can speak up and take action to #FightRacism. un.org/en/fight-racism #EveryoneIncluded #GlobalGoals

I joined the AU Peace and Security Council’s engagements in New York (21–23 October 2026), including consultations with the Africa Group, the UN Peacebuilding Commission and the UN Security Council. The discussions focused on strengthening AU–UN Peace and Security cooperation, advancing support for AU-led peace operations, and mobilising sustainable financing and partnerships for conflict prevention and African-led peacebuilding priorities. #AUPSC #DIRCO

On 27 Oct, six UN missions and Oxfam co-hosted a #UNHQ exhibition featuring 50 faces of #Western Sahara, #Africa’s last colony for over 50 years. Renew #MINURSO on 30 Oct and uphold the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination through the promised referendum.

On 27 October 2026, the Permanent Missions of Algeria, Belize, Namibia, South Africa, Timor Leste and Uganda, in conjunction with Oxfam, co-hosted an Exhibition at the UNHQ, on Western Sahara , the last colony in Africa, for over 50 Years. #WesternSahara #UnitedNations #MINURSO

Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi had a fruitful meeting with the Administrator of the @UNDP, Mr. Alexander de Croo during which they discussed @UNDP programmes in support of the South African National Development Plan (NDP). In this regard, both Ambassador Nkosi and Mr. De Croo agreed to prioritise support for the government’s programmes of creating employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people within the framework of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI).

PRESS RELEASE: UNAIDS board rejects sunsetting of UNAIDS 

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During the 81st Session UNGA Debate on the use of the veto, Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi delivered 🇿🇦 National Statement, stating South Africa’s opposition to the veto in principle, in accordance with the Common African Position as articulated in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration. However, pending its abolition, we reiterate that the veto must be extended to new permanent members in an enlarged Security Council. Anything less would merely perpetuate existing inequities and institutionalise unequal treatment among permanent members. Ambassador Nkosi stressed that, “A reformed Council must be underpinned by the principles of fairness, inclusivity, and equal representation, rather than the preservation of historical privileges”.

During the 81st Session UNGA Debate on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Council, Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi, stressed the urgency to redress the historical injustice of Africa’s non-representation in the permanent category of #UNSC as a matter of utmost priority to ensure that #UNSC reflects current realities and is inclusive.

Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi was delighted to receive Ambassador Roelf Meyer, South African Ambassador to the United States. Ambassadors Nkosi and Meyer had a fruitful exchange of ideas aimed at advancing South Africa’s foreign policy in the bilateral (USA) and multilateral (UN) spheres. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 @DIRCO @RSAinDC

Thank you my brother Minister @adoniaayebare for joining us in OR Tambo Building , Pretoria, today our 3rd Session of the South Africa–Uganda Joint Commission for Cooperation, was great success. Together, we have affirmed our commitment to advancing key areas such as trade, investment, and economic development. We will continue to explore avenues for joint ventures, knowledge exchange, people-to-people cooperation, and sustainable development. By working together, we can overcome the challenges before us and capitalise on the opportunities that lie ahead. Our two countries have much in common. We share a history of African solidarity, a commitment to our continent’s development and a determination to improve the lives of our people. We also share the belief that Africa’s challenges are best addressed through cooperation, dialogue and African-led solutions. 🇿🇦🇺🇬

Delivering the Statement of South Africa 🇿🇦 during the debate on Agenda item 88 “United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters” in the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the 81st #UNGA81 Adv. Keke Motsepe, Legal Counsellor at the South African 🇿🇦 Permanent Mission to the UN 🇺🇳 emphasised that : “A future instrument on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters must go beyond a purely reactive paradigm. It must embed genuine international cooperation, capacity-building, and technology transfer as core obligations, particularly to enable developing countries to fulfil their responsibilities in risk reduction. To ensure that disasters do not perpetuate cycles of poverty and marginalisation, the structural vulnerabilities of the Global South cannot be placed on the back burner.”

Adv. Keke Motsepe, Legal Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of South Africa 🇿🇦 to the UN 🇺🇳 in her capacity as the Vice-Chair of the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the 81st General Assembly, Chaired the Session during the debate on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism, Rule of Law at the National and International Levels and Crimes Against Humanity.

South Africa 🇿🇦 joined the cross regional statement of more than 80 states + EU who recommitted themselves to the course through the successful codification of a Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity during the debate in the 81st Session of 6th Committee of the General Assembly.

En la 6C 🇺🇳, 🇲🇽 habló por 82 Estados y la UE, celebrando los avances hacia una convención sobre crímenes de lesa humanidad, con negociaciones que inician en 2028. El apoyo interregional reafirma el compromiso con la prevención, rendición de cuentas y las víctimas y sobrevivientes

Following a vote on the Declaration Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA) at the @UN General Assembly, Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi stated that South Africa, together with 95 member states of the UN were on the right side of history by voting in support of the political Declaration. Ambassador Nkosi indicated that South Africa regretted the lack of consensus on the text, a telling indication of persistent denialism and indifference towards racism and its numerous manifestations. South Africa is however encouraged that a committed, significant majority of member states has voted in favour of the Declaration. #DDPA @DIRCO