Serbia and South Africa maintain diplomatic relations established in 1992.

South Africa is Serbia's traditional partner in Africa [citation needed] and the two nations have had excellent relations since the signing of diplomatic relations in 1992 following the end of the apartheid system.

South Africa is also home to around 20,000 Serbs, mainly residing in the Johannesburg area.

[1] South Africa has voiced support for Serbia over the issue of Kosovo's independence.

[4] During this visit, Serbia pledged its support for South Africa's candidature for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2011–2012 term.