South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting his Portuguese counterpart, Marcelo rebelo De Sousa at the union buildings in the capital, Pretoria.
The state visit to South Africa by the Portuguese Republic occurs in the same week Portugal celebrates its National Day on 10 June 2023.
Each year, the Portuguese President visits a different country to celebrate the Day of Portugal with the Portuguese Diaspora.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to SABC reporter, Khayalihle Khumalo...