"Post-apartheid South Africa and Israel have maintained formal diplomatic ties to date. In part, a diplomatic presence has allowed South Africa to play a role with its international partners in the ongoing efforts to end the occupation of Palestine," Dirco says.
Diplomats from at least 13 countries have vowed to improve relations with South Africa during their stay in the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa received their letters of credence at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria on Tuesday.