South Africa

People shot dead in public protest in Lagos, Nigeria

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – A number of people have reportedly been shot dead or wounded at a protest against police brutality in Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos.

S. Africa:

No evidence of alleged Iran plot to kill US envoy

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – South Africa's State Security Agency on Friday said it had found no evidence that Iran was plotting to assassinate the US ambassador to Pretoria, Lana Marks.

News of assassination plot of US amb. bizarre: South Africa

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Naledi Pandor has described a US news story that Iran was plotting to assassinate Ambassador Lana Marks as very strange.

Iran's embassy in South Africa:

US intelligence agencies' worn-out policy has no buyer

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Following an American newspaper that accused Iran of plotting against a US diplomat in South Africa, the Iranian Embassy in Pretoria said that this worn-out policy of US intelligence agencies no longer has a buyer.

Global COVID-19 cases surpass 22 million

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The number of infections with the novel coronavirus has surpassed 22 million worldwide with the deaths approaching 800,000 and recoveries over 15.5 million, according to Worldometer figures.

COVID-19 infects over 14.6mn people worldwide

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Globally, more than 608,000 have died from coronavirus, while the number of confirmed infections has surpassed 14.6 million and more than 8.7 million people have recovered.

Global coronavirus cases near 13m, death toll at 567k

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The number of infections with the novel coronavirus are reaching 13 million, with the deaths having exceeded 567,000, according to Worldometer figures.

Zarif main online speaker of intl. Quds Day on May 22

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif is to deliver an online speech on the International Quds Day on Instagram, when the world chides the cruelties of the Zionist regime on last Friday of Ramadan (this year May 22).

View Intl. Quds Day’s rally online via Instagram program, other social platforms in English from S. Africa

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – This year’s International Quds Day will be held online through Instagram program as well as other social networks in English language from S Africa due to the outbreak of coronavirus, COVID-19.

Iranian, South African Presidents discuss US sanctions, coronavirus on phone

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – In a phone conversation on Tuesday, the Presidents of Iran and South Africa emphasized the development and deepening of relations, especially trade and economic relations, between the two countries, as well as sharing experiences and information on the fight against coronavirus.

Libya's former PM dies at 70

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Some sources reported the death of the former Lybian Prime Minister Abdurrahim El-Keib at the age of 70.

Iranian, South African FMs discuss COVID-19 outbreak over phone

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a phone conversation with his South African counterpart Naledi Pandor on the developments of coronavirus spread.

Hosni Mubarak passes away at 94

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – According to media reports, the former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has passed away at age of 94.

South Africa calls for peaceful resolution of tensions in Middle East

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in a phone conversation with Iranian President Hasan Rouhani called for a peaceful resolution of recent tensions in the Middle East.

Rouhani voices Iran's resolve to prevent tensions, insecurity in region

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Speaking to his South African counterpart over the phone, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said friendly states should take appropriate stances to make the US observe the law.

Trade exchange volume between Iran, S Africa at below $100mn

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Deputy Chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) for Intl. Affairs Mohammadreza Karbasi put the current volume of trade exchanged between Islamic Republic of Iran and South Africa at less than $100 million.

South Africa ready to enhance tourism coop. with Kerman province: envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – South African Ambassador to Iran, Vika Mazwi Khumalo, said that his country is ready to boost tourism cooperation with Kerman province.

Rouhani hopes S. Africa will adopt a firmer stance against anti-Iran US sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed hope that South Africa will adopt a more decisive stance against the illegitimate US actions against the Iranian nation with regard to the illegal sanctions.

Europe unable to fulfill its commitments: Zarif

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – “Unfortunately, Europe took no effective step to fulfill its [JCPOA] commitments which proves their inability. Iran’s strategic patience ended and the country reduced its commitments in three steps legally and in accordance with sections 26 and 36 of the JCPOA,” Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

Iranian, South African FMs meet in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with South African Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor in Tehran on Wednesday.

Nations should prevent Trump’s behavior from affecting bilateral ties: Larijani

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that US President Trump's measures do not have lasting effect, hence nations should prevent those adverse measures from affecting relations among them.

Amir-Abdollahian says US must change behavior towards Iran before any talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) –Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says that the Americans are not genuine about their offer of talks with Iran, stressing that they must change their behavior towards Iran in practice.

‘Golnesa’ goes to 40th Durban Filmfest. in S Africa

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Sattar Chamanigol’s debut feature ‘Golnesa’ has been accepted into the screening program of 40th Durban International Film Festival in South Africa.

By: Imrana Sheme Umar

United states of Africa for the great good

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The first come in mind is the border, religious sects, tribalism, language diversity, political affiliation, and other potential conflicts. Just by so mentioning “United States of Africa”. Let take a look at the current situation of our country individually in more details.

Iran, S Africa poised to boost defense coop.

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran's deputy minister of Defense and Chief of Defense Force Staff of South Africa met and held talks on development of defense cooperation between the two countries to achieve a long-term and strategic engagement.

S. Africa sees no limitation for direct coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – The sales director of a South African firm said despite unilateral US sanctions on Iran, his company has no limitation for direct cooperation with Iranian businesses and corporations.

Rouhani felicitates S Africa on Freedom Day

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa on the country’s Freedom Day and expressed hope for further expansion of relations between the two countries.

Iran, South Africa hold 9th political committee meeting

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The 9th Iran-South Africa’s Deputy Ministerial Working Group Meeting was held in Cape Town on Friday in the presence of the two countries’ deputy foreign ministers aimed at strengthening the Iranian-South African bilateral relations.