Ronald Lamola
South AfricapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Ronald Lamola is the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services in South Africa and a member of the African National Congress. He has been vocal about South Africa's commitment to sovereignty and democratic values, especially in the context of international criticisms regarding domestic policies.
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International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola engaged with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus regarding concerns about xenophobia in South Africa.
Tension at home; citizens quizzedSouth Africa· 2026-06-19
Ronald Lamola is the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in the Republic of South Africa.
عبدالله بن زايد يبحث خلال اتصالات هاتفية مع عدد من المسؤولين ووزراء الخارجية التطورات الإقليمية
United Arab Emirates· 2026-03-05
South Africa’s foreign minister, Ronald Lamola, discussed the challenges faced by South Africans allegedly lured to fight for Russia.
More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says | Kenya
United Kingdom· 2026-02-20
Ronald Lamola is the South African foreign minister who condemned a plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza.
L’Afrique du Sud déclare persona non grata Ariel Seidman, le plus haut diplomate israélien en poste dans le pays
France· 2026-01-30
The delegation includes Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola.
South Africa heads to Davos with renewed momentum and reform credentials – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-19
Ronald Lamola discussed bilateral relations and cooperation opportunities with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
عبدالله بن زايد يستقبل وزير العلاقات الدولية والتعاون في جنوب أفريقياUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-13
Ronald Lamola articulated South Africa's position on international law and collective action.
Venezuela widens US-SA rift – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-11
Ronald Lamola, the South African chancellor, also discussed the geopolitical situation with Yván Gil.
Venezuela y Bielorrusia discuten sobre las "acciones bélicas" de EE.UU. en el Caribe
Honduras· 2025-12-19
Ronald Lamola, the International Relations and Cooperation Minister, commented on the agenda regarding Palestinians.
US ratchets up diplomatic war against South Africa – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-04
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola rejected Washington’s criticism of South Africa’s G20 presidency.
SA responds to US Secretary of State Rubio – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-04
Ronald Lamola is the International Relations Minister who expressed South Africa's preference to hand over the G20 presidency to US leader Donald Trump.
G20 presidency handover to the US set for Tuesday, Dirco director general Zane Dangor says – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-24
Ronald Lamola, the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed that they do not want further flights to South Africa as they are part of a clear agenda to cleanse the Gaza Strip.
Mysteriöse Organisation fliegt Palästinenser aus Gaza nach Südafrika
Switzerland· 2025-11-24
Ronald Lamola stated that the institution should not be held back by someone who is absent.
gemeinsame Erklärung trotz Widerstand der USASwitzerland· 2025-11-24
South Africa’s foreign minister, Ronald Lamola, told reporters that it was up to the US to come to them.
Cyril Ramaphosa closes G20 summit after US boycott and handover row | G20United Kingdom· 2025-11-23
Ronald Lamola, South Africa's Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that the multilateral platform cannot be paralyzed by someone's absence.
El G-20 expone la batalla entre dos visiones del orden mundial | Internacional
Spain· 2025-11-23
Ronald Lamola is South Africa's Foreign Minister.
Will Trump’s no-show eclipse South Africa’s moment?United Kingdom· 2025-11-22
He paused as International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola approached to whisper in his ear.
G20 leaders summit reaches consensus on adopting a declaration – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-22
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said the outcome showed that African leadership could unite a divided world.
Breaking with G20 custom, world leaders adopt declaration at start of annual summit – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-22
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola discussed the handover of the G20 presidency to the United States.
Official handover of the G20 presidency to the US will take place in the coming week – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-22This emerged in a parliamentary reply in September last year from Ronald Lamola, the minister of international relations and cooperation.
Mmusi Maimane demands a full cost breakdown for South Africa’s G20 Summit – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-21
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has shrugged this off as 'not a snub'.
All eyes on Ramaphosa – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-21
Ronald Lamola is the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs who commented on the circumstances surrounding the arrival of Palestinians in Johannesburg.
Палестинци плаќале по 2.000 долари со авион да бидат евакуирани од Газа во Јужна Африка
North Macedonia· 2025-11-17Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola stated that the flight was part of a cleansing agenda against Palestinians.
South Africa to refuse charter flights of Palestinians over fears of 'cleansing agenda'United Kingdom· 2025-11-17
South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola expressed concerns about the flights of Palestinians from Gaza.
South Africa vows to block mysterious flights with Palestinians from Gaza
Canada· 2025-11-17Lamola is the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in South Africa.
What does Erdogan want from South Africa? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-14
Ronald Lamola, the Minister of Justice of South Africa, stated that Israel's response to the Hamas attack has exceeded limits and resulted in violations of the Genocide Convention.
Akankah ada perubahan Setelah PBB menyatakan Israel Melakukan Genosida di Gaza?
Indonesia· 2025-09-18
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola attended the peace dialogue in South Africa.
DRC must choose peace, not war – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-05
South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola will participate in the summit.
2025 Financial Times Africa Summit to Tackle Trump-Era Policies as Malawi Reels from Visa Bond, Aid Cuts - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-08-11
Ronald Lamola is the South African Minister of International Relations who highlighted the serious implications of the tariffs.
Les nouveaux droits de douane américains, un coup dur pour l’Afrique du SudFrance· 2025-08-06Ronald Lamola is the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation who was urged to prioritize children’s right to a healthy environment.
International Court of Justice and #CancelCoal case rulings help protect children’s rights – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-05