Ronald Lamola
South African politician
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You can’t have a diplomat who says the time for talking is over,
- Lamola addedForeign Policyforeignpolicy.com/2026/10…
We reiterate that healing the divisions of the past and establishing a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights is a constitutional imperative,
- International Relations and Co-operation Minister Ronald Lamola said in a statementNewsweeknewsweek.com/us/envoy…
We remain committed to addressing these challenges through our constitutional institutions, democratic processes and the rule of law, with the objective of building a more equal and inclusive society for all South Africans,
- South African Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said in a statement on WednesdayAljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…
- Lamola saidXinhuaNetenglish.news.cn/20260916/2d910…
It is therefore incumbent upon all of us to ensure rigorous implementation, effective monitoring and sustained coordination between our respective institutions. I am pleased that we have agreed to deploy an electronic monitoring system to track the implementation of the decisions that we have taken,
- Lamola saidNew Zimbabwenewzimbabwe.com/south/africa…
We are encouraged by the decision to identify high-impact priority projects, including the construction of the Third Limpopo Bridge, the operationalisation of the Beitbridge One Stop Border Post, a fertiliser manufacturing plant, regional automotive component manufacturing, platinum group and precious metals value-addition plans, as well as industrial parks or Special Economic Zones,
- Lamola saidNew Zimbabwenewzimbabwe.com/south/africa…
We confirm that high commissioner Anil Sooklal has been recalled to the headquarters for further consultations,
- Lamola told a media briefing in Pretoria on WednesdayHindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/india/news…
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