Dirco rejects DA claims: SA House in London closed for repairs, ‘not being abandoned’

Author: Suné PaynePublished on: July 9, 2026Country: South Africa

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Dirco rejects DA claims: SA House in London closed for repairs, ‘not being abandoned’

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has rejected claims by the Democratic Alliance (DA) that the South Africa House in London is being abandoned. Dirco stated that the building is closed for repairs and is not being abandoned. The DA had raised concerns about the state of the building, but Dirco assured that it is a temporary closure for maintenance.

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