H.E Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari hosted the Head of Infrastructure and Investment in the Office of the President, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramakgopa and Mr. Imtiaz Fazel, acting Director General of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure for Iftaar. The parties discussed areas of mutual interest.

HE Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari attended an Iftaar (fast breaking at sunset) organized by the Council of Arab Ambassadors and hosted in honour of the Honorable Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor. The ambassadors were honored to share the rich cultural and religious traditions of the Arab world with the honorable minister.

The Honorable Minister of transport, Mr. Fikile Mbalula (MP), received H.E Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari. The parties discussed the sharing of expertise and know-how in the field of transportation between the State of Qatar and the Republic of South Africa.

H.E Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari met with the Honorable Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Naledi Pandor (MP). The parties discussed strengthening further the distinguished bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of South Africa

H.E Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari addressed the 30th Ordinary Congress of the South Africa Football Association (SAFA) on the state of Qatar’s readiness and preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Sincere appreciation to SAFA President Dr. Danny Jordaan for the invitation and his leadership, thanks all for the support of the Congress for Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup.

H. E. Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari visited H.E former President of South Africa, Honorable Thabo Mbeki at the premises of the Thabo Mbeki foundation in Killarney, Johannesburg. Honorable Mbeki briefed Ambassador Al-Ansari on the principles and objective of the foundation and common areas of interest.

H. E. Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari received H.E Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities,at Qatar embassy where parties discussed cooperation avenues in respective bilateral matters of mutual interests for the two countries.

His Excellency Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari met with Mr Max Boqwana, CEO of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation. Ambassador Al-Ansari and Mr Boqwana discussed relevant political developments in the international arena and explored cooperative avenues between the Embassy and the Foundation.

H. E. Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari received H. E. Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool at Qatar residence in a courtesy visit. Ambassador Rasool is a senior figure in the ruling African National Congress, a former Premier in the Western Cape Province and former South African Ambassador to USA.

H. E. Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari received Mr. Solly Malatsi, member of parliament of Mpumalanga in South Africa. They discussed the use of sport in promoting a culture of peace and friendship among children on the occasion of the hosting of the World Cup by Qatar in November-December.