South Africa===Department of International Relations and Cooperation

The South Africa===Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) formally informed Israel of its decision to declare List of ambassadors of Israel to South Africa persona non grata, citing violations of diplomatic norms and challenges to South Africa's sovereignty. DIRCO's actions are central to the diplomatic expulsions.

The South Africa===Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) is concerned by the suspicious circumstances and predatory recruitment tactics and is investigating the networks involved in these efforts.

The South Africa===Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) was directed by the South African Cabinet to continue engaging with the Nigeria===High Commission of Nigeria regarding the incident and the conduct of Nigerian nationals in South Africa.