Ronald Lamola
South AfricapoliticianMale5.5Global 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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South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said on Friday that South Africa remains open to talks with the US on areas of dispute.
South Africa open to more talks with US after visa dispute
Tanzania· 2026-09-26
International relations minister Ronald Lamola says bilateral ties have reached a critically low point.
Bozell denies seeking Mbeki role as US-SA tensions deepenSouth Africa· 2026-09-24
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has warned South Africans to prepare for the worst in the country’s deteriorating relationship with the United States.
Lamola refuses policy retreat as US pressure intensifiesSouth Africa· 2026-09-24
Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, defended the government's policies against U.S. accusations.
Trump’s attacks on South Africa are a gift to the ruling ANC ahead of an election
Canada· 2026-09-18
South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola defended domestic policies aimed at addressing apartheid injustices.
US imposes new sanctions over alleged discrimination against whites | World News
Jamaica· 2026-09-17South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, said the country had not received any official communication on the decision regarding the parliamentary boycott.
S’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians
Nigeria· 2026-09-14
Ramaphosa is accompanied by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola.
Ramaphosa courts Indian investment at BRICS summitSouth Africa· 2026-09-11
Ronald Lamola's campaign affected the outcome of the votes between Paul Mashatile and Oscar Mabuyane.
The ANC politics of moneySouth Africa· 2026-09-11
Ronald Lamola is South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation who discussed the need to address xenophobia and criminality.
Nigeria and South Africa seek to ease tensions over xenophobic attacksTanzania· 2026-07-28
Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, led the delegation to meet with the Nigerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
Minister Meets S'African Envoy After Tinubu SnubNigeria· 2026-07-28
South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, led the delegation seeking an audience with President Tinubu.
Tinubu Declines Meeting With S'African Envoy Amid AttacksNigeria· 2026-07-27
Ronald Lamola said the talks were aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and promoting 'orderly migration' in line with regional protocols.
Chaponda holds ‘migration talks’ with South Africa amid xenophobic crisis - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports
Malawi· 2026-07-17
Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola accused Zuma of running a parallel foreign policy.
South Africa slams ex-president Zuma for meeting graft-accused Gupta
Kenya· 2026-07-04
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