The official website of the South African Department of Foreign Affairs. South Africa pursues an independent and all-round foreign policy, advocating the maintenance and development of bilateral friendly relations with all countries on the basis of respect for sovereignty, equality and mutual benefit and non-interference in each other's internal affairs.

South Africa is active in diplomatic relations and its international status has been increasing, and it is currently a member of the United Nations, the African Union, the Commonwealth of Nations, the G20 and other international organizations. The United Nations, the African Union, the Commonwealth, the Group of Twenty and other international organizations or multilateral mechanisms.