Alvin Botes
JamaicapoliticianMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Alvin Botes is the Deputy Foreign Minister of South Africa, known for his role in addressing international relations and representing South Africa's interests abroad. Recently, he has been in the news for expressing the South African government's concerns regarding a U.S. refugee plan that targets white South Africans, which they deem politically motivated and unfounded.
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South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, who is on an Official Visit to Jamaica from August 4-8.
Minister Hill proposes special group to advance Jamaica-South Africa trade and investment | NewsJamaica· 2026-08-07
South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, will visit the country from August 4 to 7.
Elizabeth Morgan | Emancipendence and strengthening relations with African countries | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-08-05
South African deputy foreign minister Alvin Botes told an international conference that there is a growing body of consensus that what has taken place in Gaza is indeed genocide.
South Africa pushes ahead with genocide case against Israel despite Gaza ceasefire
Canada· 2025-10-17
Alvin Botes commented on the situation in Western Sahara, comparing it to Gaza.
Zuma’s visit to Morocco triggers a relook at SA foreign policy – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-07-31
He phoned his U.S. counterpart to register his government’s concern about the U.S. refugee plan.
White South Africans granted asylum by Trump administration board flight to U.S.Canada· 2025-05-12
South African deputy foreign minister Alvin Botes phoned the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to register his government’s concern about the refugee plan.
Trump plans to launch airlift for white South Africans the U.S. calls refugeesCanada· 2025-05-10
