The focus on Southern Africa and the consolidation of continental African unity and progress constitute key pillars of South Africa`s post-apartheid foreign policy. The declared interest with regard to both Africa and Southern Africa is to work towards better conditions for regional and continental integration. Key amongst such conditions has been to ensure an end to all conflicts and to strengthen political stability. The paper analyses South Africa's efforts to peace and stability in the region and its position in regional and international relations, published with the