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Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa

08 April 2026

1.    South Afrika - Tshwane

President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa will today receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate from the 20 countries at a Credentials Ceremony to be held at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, and our focus is Afrika and its diaspora.

This tradition is centuries old and remains a key part of international protocol, symbolising mutual recognition and respect between states

Letters of Credence in Diplomacy

In diplomacy, Letters of Credence are formal documents sent by one head of state to another, introducing and…

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