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High Commissioner Rieaz 'Moe' Shaik and staff were invited to the #WorldCup2026 Kickoff Party hosted by the Ambassador of Mexico to Canada, His Excellency Carlos Manuel Joaquin Gonzalez.

Thank you very much @EmbaMexCan for hosting a memorable event.

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It was well attended by officials from Global Affairs Canada, diplomatic corps, and the Mexican diaspora.
We look forward to the next game and wish #BafanaBafana all the luck and success.
@DIRCO_ZA
@GAC_DM_FA
@EmbaMexCan
#FIFAWorldCup2026
#Soccer2026
#PublicDiplomacy

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High Commissioner Rieaz 'Moe' Shaik and staff were invited to the #WorldCup2026 Kickoff Party hosted by the Ambassador of Mexico to Canada, His Excellency Carlos Manuel Joaquin Gonzalez.

Thank you very much @EmbaMexCan for hosting a memorable event.

[South African High Commission, Canada @SouthAfricanHC]

On 9 June, @SouthAfricanHC participated in the inaugural Mission Soccer Tournament on at @TD_Place in Ottawa, in anticipation of the #FIFAWorldCup.
Team South Africa won a well-deserved place to the semi-finals. We extend our sincere appreciation to GAC-AMC YMC for organizing it.

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⚽🇿🇦 Moya ke wa World Cup!

Let's rally behind our boys as Bafana Bafana face Mexico tonight. Wear your green and gold with pride and let the world hear the spirit of Mzansi! 💚💛

ALL OF US. ALL IN. KAOFELA.

Vid Cred: Bafana Bafana

#BafanaPride #BafanaFriday #BafanaMzansiIsBehindYou #GovZAUpdates

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On 9 June, HC Rieaz 'Moe' Shaik participated in the first meeting of the Commonwealth High Commissioners’ caucus at the @UKinCanada.

📸 Credit: @UKinCanada

@DIRCO_ZA
@GAC_DM_FA
@Rob_Oliphant
#Diplomacy
#cooperation
#Commongoals
#Commonwealth2026

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On 6 June, the Mission participated in the Festival Joie de Vivre under the theme: 'Mosaic of Cultures' at Place de la Cité, Gatineau.

Embassies of Côte d'Ivoire and Jordan also participated.

Thank you @AFIO_Outaouais for organizing this event.
📽️ Credit: @AFIO_Outaouais

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@DIRCO_ZA
@stevenmackinnon
@CanEmbJordan
@CI_Diplomatie
@AFIO_Outaouais
#publicdiplomacy
#Diplomacy
#FoodDiplomacy
#Festival
#FestivalJoieDeVivre
#festival2026

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TOGETHER WE CAN MANAGE MIGRATION AND STAY TRUE TO OUR SHARED HUMANITY

08 JUNE 2026
In recent months, many #SouthAfricans have raised concern about illegal immigration, asking whether our borders are secure and our laws are being enforced.
More: https://t.co/RZCGwnQDcs

@DIRCO_ZA

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@DIRCO_ZA
@AnitaAnandMP
@Rob_Oliphant
@cheryl_urban
@GAC_DM_FA
#AfricaDay
#AfricaDay2026
#africandiplomaticcorps
#globalleadership
#Canada
#Africa
#friendship
#globalcomminity
#canadaevents
#diplomacy
#cultural
#arts
#CelebrationTime
#networking
#diaspora

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On 26 May 2026. H.E. Rieaz 'Moe' Shaik joined members of the Diplomatic Corps, Parliamentarians (CAAF) and other distinguished guests in two events organized jointly by Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association and the African Group of Ambassadors to celebrate #AfricaDay.

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The evening reception was graced by Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada; Mr Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs; and Ms Cheryl Urban, Assistant Deputy Minister: Africa and Pan-Geographic Affairs, Global Affairs Canada. 🎥: GAC

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...enhanced engagement of African diaspora communities in Canada, communities in Canada, and international assistance that supports economic development and youth employment. These strategic areas are aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
The evening reception was ...

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The panel discussed pathways for the implementation of the Canada's Africa Strategy. The Strategy is a new foreign policy that represents a strengthening of Canada’s engagement with Africa, toward greater economic cooperation, strengthened peace and security partnerships,

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On 25 May 2026 High Commissioner Rieaz 'Moe' Shaik hosted a meeting with Mr Braam Cronje and newly arrived Dr Poly Orji .
@DIRCO_ZA
#diplomacy
#Welcometocanada

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On 24 May, H.E. Rieaz 'Moe' Shaik participated in the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa 🏆⚽️
@DIRCO_ZA
@GAC_Corporate
@FIFAcom
@FIFAWorldCup
@fifamedia
@diplomatic_the
@diplomacy_sa

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CELEBRATING 30 YRS OF CONSTITUTION THROUGH POPULAR PARTICIPATION

25-05-2026

As we look with optimism to this new phase in the life of our nation, I call on all #SouthAfricans to come together and be part of crafting a new vision for South Africa.
More: https://t.co/EVelzP4iJB