Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) – South Africa

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is a national department under the national government of South Africa.

The mission of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation is to promote South Africa’s national interests and values, the African Renaissance and the creation of a better world for all.

The strategic objectives of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation are to:

  • Protect and promote South African national interests and values through bilateral and multilateral interactions
  • Conduct and coordinate South Africa’s international relations and promote its foreign policy objectives
  • Monitor international developments and advise government on foreign policy and related domestic matters
  • Protect South Africa’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
  • Contribute to the formulation of international law and enhance respect for the provisions thereof
  • Promote multilateralism to secure a rules-based international system
  • Maintain a modern, effective and excellence-driven department
  • Provide consular services to South African nationals abroad
  • Provide a world-class and uniquely South African State Protocol service

Reporting Entities

  • African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund (ARF)

Office Bearers/Management

Minister

  • Mr Ronald Ozzy Lamola (Minister of International Relations and Cooperation) (ANC)

Deputy Minister

  • Mr Alvin Botes (Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation) (ANC)
  • Ms Anna Thandi Moraka (Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation) (ANC)

Director General

  • Mr Zane Dangor

Chief of Staff

  • Ms B Makoko

Chief Financial Officer

  • Ms Hlengiwe Bhengu

Deputy Directors General

  • Mr Xolisa Mabhongo (Global Governance and Continental Agenda)
  • Mr TC Monyela (Public Diplomacy)

Chief Directors

  • Ms S Baloi (Multimedia)
  • Ms L de Jong (Acting: State Events)
  • Ms N Makuwa (Acting: Strategic Communications and Marketing)
  • Mr SD Nyambi (Office of the Deputy Minister)
  • Mr G Seakamela (Chief of Staff)

Directors

  • Mr Z Amien (Office of the Deputy Minister)
  • Mr J De Allende (Head of Office Deputy Minister)
  • Ms M Greeff (Publishing and New Media)
  • Mr N Kgwete (Media Liaison)
  • Ms N Mdledle (Intergovernmental and Provincial Protocol)
  • Mr T Moeng (Radio, Television and Video)
  • Mr M Mogale (Early Warning Services)
  • Ms P Mokazi (Office of the Deputy Minister)
  • Ms M Monaisa (Internal Communication and Social Media)
  • Mr D Motaung (Media Research, Analysis and Speechwriting)
  • Dr S Moulton (Office of the Director General)
  • Mr A Neswiswi (Public Participation)

Senior Management

  • Ms C Naidoo (Deputy Director: Office of the Director General)
  • Mr Chrispin Phiri (Spokesperson: Minister of International Relations and Cooperation)

Communications Officers

  • Mr Frans Luyanda (Director: Parliamentary Liaison Officer)
  • Mr L Ngqengelele (Director: Media Liason Officer)

Secretaries

  • Ms Carmen Heydenreich (Deputy Director: Personal Assistant)
  • Ms Z Istain (Deputy Director: Personal Assistant)
  • Ms J Razwiedani (Director: Administrative Secretary)

Contact Details

The contact details of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Rietondale, Pretoria, 0084
Postal Address:Private Bag X152, Pretoria, 0001
Telephone:012 351 1000
Email:info@dirco.gov.za
Website:dirco.gov.za