Chrispin Phiri
Chrispin Phiri is a spokesperson for international relations in South Africa, known for defending the country's diplomatic positions. He has publicly refuted claims made by the Trump administration regarding South Africa's relations with Iran and its stance on nuclear weapons, emphasizing the country's commitment to international cooperation and non-proliferation.
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South Africa’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, rejected claims that European-descended Afrikaners face danger and discrimination.
Trump raises refugee ceiling by 10,000 to bring in more white South Africans
Tanzania· 2026-05-28
South African Foreign Ministry spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said his government would not interfere with the U.S. program if it remained within legal boundaries.
US aims to bring in 4,500 white South Africans per month as refugees, document saysTanzania· 2026-02-27
Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for South Africa’s foreign ministry, expressed hope for respectful engagement with the Israeli embassy.
South Africa expels Israel’s top diplomat, sparks tit-for-tat retaliationTanzania· 2026-01-30
Chrispin Phiri stated that the expulsion of Seidman was due to unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms.
South Africa expels Israel’s chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-30
Department spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said the government had noted the move with grave concern.
analysts – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-11
Chrispin Phiri noted that the US military intervention in Venezuela was a violation of international law.
Venezuela widens US-SA rift – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-11
Dirco spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said South Africa reaffirmed sovereign immigration enforcement.
SA reaffirms its sovereignty as US again attacks Pretoria – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-19
On day one of the summit on Saturday, department of international relations and cooperation spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said the government would mark the US as absent.
‘I don’t care if the US revokes my visa’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-23
Chrispin Phiri is the spokesperson for the South African Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation who commented on the absence of the United States at the G20.
L'Afrique du Sud reproche aux États-Unis d'avoir boycotté le G20 et de s'être opposés au consensus
Cameroon· 2025-11-20
Chrispin Phiri, a spokesperson for South Africa’s foreign ministry, said Washington’s absence negates its role over the G20’s conclusions.
South Africa says US boycott of G20 is ‘coercion by absentia’ | G20
United Kingdom· 2025-11-20
Dirco spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said South Africa 'will not be pulled into manufactured narratives designed for political gain elsewhere.'
SA dismisses Trump’s claim of ‘persecuted Afrikaners’ as ahistorical – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-08Chrispin Phiri emphasised South Africa's theme of solidarity, equality and sustainability following Trump's criticism.
Donald Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summitUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-06
Department of international relations and cooperation spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said he was not aware of their presence.
Mbeki throws diplomatic hot potato at government over M23 invitation – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-04
Chrispin Phiri, a representative of the South African foreign affairs ministry, stated that the situation is being investigated.
Pietų Afrika ėmėsi tirti socialiniuose tinkluose pasirodžiusią įdarbinimo Rusijoje kampaniją
Lithuania· 2025-08-26
Chrispin Phiri published an open letter accusing the journalist of promoting 'clickbait' and undermining the integrity of South African media.
Response to Chrispin Phiri’s open letter – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-28
Chrispin Phiri is the spokesperson for the ministry of international relations and cooperation.
Open letter to Paula Slier – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-21
Chrispin Phiri defended Ramaphosa's handling of the encounter with Trump.
South Africans exasperated by Trump false claims during Ramaphosa meetingTanzania· 2025-05-22
The Spokesperson for the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Chrispin Phiri, issued a statement regarding the resolution.
Pretoria welcomes Tanzania’s lifting of ban on agricultural imports from South Africa and MalawiTanzania· 2025-04-27
Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for the ministry of international relations, reflects on the broader understanding of faith.
The God Edition | How faith guides South Africa’s politicians – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-18
Chrispin Phiri is the spokesperson for the department of international relations.
South Africa’s political parties are fighting the wrong budget battle – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-16
Chrispin Phiri is the spokesperson for the department of international relations.
South Africa’s political parties are fighting the wrong budget battle – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-15Chrispin Phiri is the spokesperson for international relations who commented on the US aid suspension.
International relations department downplays US defence aid suspension – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-31
Ministerial spokesperson Chrispin Phiri told the Mail & Guardian that the comments could suggest that the US wants to interfere in SA’s sovereign, national policy.
International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-20
Ministerial spokesperson Chrispin Phiri expressed concerns about US interference in South Africa’s policy.
MPs from around the world urge Trump to revoke order on SA – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-20
Chrispin Phiri is the spokesperson for the South African Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation who criticized the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasul.
Estados Unidos otorga al embajador de Sudáfrica 72 horas para abandonar el país
Panama· 2025-03-16
Chrispin Phiri confirmed that Rasool had 72 hours to leave the country.
expulsó a su embajador y le dio 72 horas para que abandone el país
Argentina· 2025-03-15Chrispin Phiri confirmed the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool in a brief statement.
L’ambassadeur d’Afrique du Sud aux Etats-Unis sommé de quitter le pays dans les 72 heures, selon Pretoria
France· 2025-03-15Chrispin Phiri confirmed the information regarding Rasool's expulsion in a brief statement.
EUA dão prazo de 72 horas para embaixador da África do Sul deixar o país após expulsão por 'ódio' a Trump
Brazil· 2025-03-15Chrispin Phiri stated that the very same people believed to be persecuted would be affected by the decision.
Trump wants to protect South Africa’s White farmers. But potential changes to trade privileges would hurt them
United States· 2025-03-02
Chrispin Phiri said it was not true that the act enabled land seizure or confiscation.
MK party’s treason case against AfriForum ‘legally unfounded’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-13
