Picture: The Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Supra Mahumapelo
By STAFF REPORTER
3 February 2026- The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation will from 3 to 7 February 2026 embark on a regional oversight visit to the South African missions in the Southern African Development Community region. The Committee has a footprint in Zambia, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Angola, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
The Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Supra Mahumapelo said the committee will visit the South African High Commission in Lusaka. Mahumapelo said the delegation comprises by him, Moleboheng Modise Mpya, a member of the African National Congress, Ryan Smith member of the Democratic Alliance, Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala, a member of Mkhonto Wesizwe Party and Nqobile Matilda Mhlongo, member of the Economic Freedom Fighters.
“As part of its oversight programme, the committee prioritises oversight over the implementation of Economic Diplomacy by focussing on the work of missions abroad relating to their efforts towards addressing the triple challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality facing South Africa.
“The committee will also oversee the implementation of South Africa’s Foreign Policy. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is responsible for its 115 missions abroad. It is also responsible for developing and maintaining bilateral political and economic partnerships in the various regions of the world,” he said.
Mahumapelo further said the committee will also conduct in loco inspections on vacant state-owned properties and land as well as inspect the missions.
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