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The '''Department of International Relations and Cooperation''' (DIRCO) is the [[foreign ministry]] of the [[Government of South Africa|South African government]]. It is responsible for South Africa's relationships with foreign countries and international organizations, and runs South Africa's [[diplomatic mission]]s. The department is headed by the [[Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (South Africa)|Minister of International Relations and Cooperation]], currently [[Lindiwe Sisulu]].
The '''Department of International Relations and Cooperation''' (DIRCO) is the [[foreign ministry]] of the [[Government of South Africa|South African government]]. It is responsible for South Africa's relationships with foreign countries and international organizations, and runs South Africa's [[diplomatic mission]]s. The department is headed by the [[Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (South Africa)|Minister of International Relations and Cooperation]], currently [[Naledi Pandor]].


Formerly known as the '''Department of Foreign Affairs''', it was renamed the Department of International Relations and Cooperation by President [[Jacob Zuma]] in May 2009. In the 2010 national budget, it received an [[appropriation (law)|appropriation]] of 4,824.4 million [[South African rand|rand]], and had 4,533 employees.<ref>{{cite book |title=Estimates of National Expenditure 2010 |publisher=National Treasury |location=Pretoria |isbn=978-0-621-39079-7 |date=17 February 2010 |chapter=Vote 5: International Relations and Cooperation |url=http://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/2010/ene/default.aspx |chapterurl=http://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/2010/ene/vote05.pdf |accessdate=30 August 2010}}</ref>
Formerly known as the '''Department of Foreign Affairs''', it was renamed the Department of International Relations and Cooperation by President [[Jacob Zuma]] in May 2009. In the 2010 national budget, it received an [[appropriation (law)|appropriation]] of 4,824.4 million [[South African rand|rand]], and had 4,533 employees.<ref>{{cite book |title=Estimates of National Expenditure 2010 |publisher=National Treasury |location=Pretoria |isbn=978-0-621-39079-7 |date=17 February 2010 |chapter=Vote 5: International Relations and Cooperation |url=http://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/2010/ene/default.aspx |chapterurl=http://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/2010/ene/vote05.pdf |accessdate=30 August 2010}}</ref>

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Department of International Relations and Cooperation
List
  • 10 other official names:
  • Departement van Buitelandse Sake (Afrikaans)
  • umNyango wezangaPhandlea (Southern Ndebele)
  • iSebe leMicimbi yezaNgaphandle (Xhosa)
  • uMnyango Wezindaba Zangaphandle (Zulu)
  • Litiko Letangaphandle (Swazi)
  • Kgoro ya Merero ya ka Ntle (Northern Sotho)
  • Lefapha la Merero ya ka Ntle ho Naha (Sotho)
  • Lefapha la Merero ya Boditšhaba (Tswana)
  • Ndzawulo ya Timhaka ta Matikomambe (Tsonga)
  • Muhasho wa zwa Nnḓa (Venda)
Logo of the department
Department overview
Formed1927
JurisdictionGovernment of South Africa
HeadquartersOR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Rietondale, Pretoria
25°44′03″S 28°13′53″E / 25.73417°S 28.23139°E / -25.73417; 28.23139
Employees4,533 (2009)
Annual budgetR4,824.4 million (2010/11)
Minister responsible
Department executive
  • Jerry Matjila, Director-General: International Relations and Cooperation
Websitewww.dirco.gov.za

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is the foreign ministry of the South African government. It is responsible for South Africa's relationships with foreign countries and international organizations, and runs South Africa's diplomatic missions. The department is headed by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, currently Naledi Pandor.

Formerly known as the Department of Foreign Affairs, it was renamed the Department of International Relations and Cooperation by President Jacob Zuma in May 2009. In the 2010 national budget, it received an appropriation of 4,824.4 million rand, and had 4,533 employees.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Vote 5: International Relations and Cooperation". Estimates of National Expenditure 2010. Pretoria: National Treasury. 17 February 2010. ISBN 978-0-621-39079-7. Retrieved 30 August 2010. {{cite book}}: External link in |chapterurl= (help); Unknown parameter |chapterurl= ignored (|chapter-url= suggested) (help)



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