The article identifies the new South Africa as one of relatively few states that have experienced radical changes of direction in foreign policy. After identifying some of the likely policy implications associated with this change, the greater pan of the article suggests that there are enormous consequent implications for the International Relations community in South Africa. The implications for research and teaching are identified, some key research agenda issues suggested, together with some of the educational and organisational implications of the necessary engagement of International Relations scholars in the new South Africa with this new agenda and a wider community of scholars.