INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Parliament hails SA’s entry to UN Security Council
The election of SA as a nonpermanent member of the UN Security Council is further evidence that Africa and the world still has trust in the country, Parliament’s international relations and co-operation portfolio committee said at the weekend. The election also showed that the country remained an influential global player in terms of mediation efforts and ability. The UN General Assembly elected Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Germany, Indonesia and SA on Friday as nonpermanent members on the Security Council for two years, starting in January 2019. This will be SA’s third stint on the council. The Security Council is mainly tasked with maintaining international peace and security. It has 15 members, including the five permanent ones: the US, UK, China, France and Russia. International Relations and Co-operation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said SA was honoured and humbled by the election and dedicates its tenure to late former president Nelson Mandela. "SA’s diplomatic efforts over the...
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