UN Security Council
South Africa on 1 January 2011 began its second term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the period 2011 and 2012. South Africa’s membership is guided by its commitment to strengthening the multilateral system and its support for a broader multilateral approach to questions of international peace and security. As member of the UNSC, South Africa undertakes to discharge its responsibility, alongside the other members of the Council, in a manner that will make a meaningful contribution to peace, security and development. South Africa will forge close partnerships and promote greater consultation with other members of the Council.
On this page, we will regularly publish Statements on South Africa's positions on decisions of the UNSC.
Topnews, UN Security Council, Politics
03. July 2013
South Africa’s second term as member of the Security Council (2011 – 2012) - An overview
In October 2010, South Africa was elected to serve a second term on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Our candidacy was endorsed by the African Union (AU) and we received 182 votes during...
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17. April 2012
South Africa's Response to the Developments in Syria: The South African Government welcomes the entering into effect of the ceasefire arrangement in Syria
14 April 2012. The Deputy Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ebrahim Ebrahim noted that the situation in Syria remains fragile and reiterated South Africa’s call for all sides to...
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06. February 2012
South Africa’s stance regarding UN Security Council vote on Syria
Press Release
The South African Government remains deeply concerned about the political, security, socio-economic and humanitarian situation in Syria that continues to escalate despite...
UN Security Council, Press
13. January 2012
South African Government welcomes UN Security Council Resolution 2033
Pretoria, 13 January 2012
The South African Government has welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC’s) unanimous adoption on 12 January 2012 of Resolution 2033, which urges for...
Politics, African Union, UN Security Council,...
04. January 2012
Important international relations events to note for the month of January 2012
PRESS RELEASE
22 December 2011
The month of January 2012 will be marked by several high-level events in the international relations calendar. These include, amongst others, South Africa...
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