Ronald Lamola.
South African politician
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Diplomatic talks between Rwanda and South Africa aim to rebuild relations.Well supported5 reports
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Experts commented on South Africa's current state, with one declaring it an apartheid state and another comparing the refugee program to 'Apartheid 2.0'.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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South African International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola spoke at a discussion hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations regarding strengthening trade and investment ties on the sidelines of the UNGA.Some support2 reports
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South Africa condemned Israel's attacks on Gaza, with Ronald Lamola accusing Israel of damaging the two-state solution.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma narrowly lost an election to Cyril Ramaphosa, and Ronald Lamola subsequently threatened her with legal action.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Ronald Lamola criticized the United States' stance on South African policies during a speech at the African Diaspora Forum.Well supported4 reports
One to three months ago
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Ronald Lamola discussed the democratic journey and future of South Africa.Well supported5 reports
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ANC member Ronald Lamola defeated Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma for party presidency amid vote-buying allegations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mbalula is accused of improper party financing while Dlamini-Zuma alleges Lamola's involvement in vote-buying.Some support2 reports
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Ronald Lamola chaired the SADC Council of Ministers meeting.Some support1 report
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Durban hosts the SADC summit, where Ronald Lamola accepted the Chairpersonship for South Africa and Cyril Ramaphosa chaired the meeting.Well supported16 reports
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Elias Magosi and Ronald Lamola commented on global instability and leadership transitions in Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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Ronald Lamola called for regional integration in Africa and linked migration to economic hardship.Some support2 reports
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Ronald Lamola, Mcebisi Jonas, and Mmamoloko Kubayi's current ministerial roles in South Africa are reported.Well supported3 reports
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High Commissioner Ronald Lamola visited India, leading to DA questioning regarding a reception involving Jacob Zuma.Well supported40 reports
Gone quiet
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Anti-migrant tensions are causing displacement of Malawian nationals, with returnees being processed in Blantyre.Some support1 report
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Ronald Lamola spoke at a conference in Kempton Park on June 17, urging Commonwealth cooperation regarding migration issues.Some support1 report
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Ronald Lamola and Gayton McKenzie, leaders in the Patriotic Alliance, addressed the issue of xenophobic attacks on May 26th.Some support1 report
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Around Ronald Lamola this week
News at the entities that move Ronald Lamola most-
South Africa StructuralMatthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Moves Ronald Lamola
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Cyril Ramaphosa StructuralCyril Ramaphosa is the president of South Africa, and Durban is a city within the country.Moves Ronald Lamola
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state StructuralKarnataka is seeking state-specific flexibility regarding CZMP.Moves Ronald Lamola
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DRC Shared contextInvolvement in the DRC war contributed to the economic collapse of Zimbabwe in 2010.Moves Ronald Lamola
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Southern African Development Community StructuralThe 2017 events involved Jacob Zuma as SADC Chair, leading to SADC calls for monitoring in Zimbabwe, where Moyo announced military control and Robert Mugabe resigned.Moves Ronald Lamola
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Nigeria OperationalProgram coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Moves Ronald Lamola
Connections
The 37 strongest of 42, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
South Africa Structural
Ronald Lamola serves as the official government representative and Foreign Minister of South Africa.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Structural
Ramaphosa formally delegates diplomatic authority to Lamola, who serves as his special envoy and representative.
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Nigeria Operational
Ronald Lamola engages in diplomatic talks and lodges complaints with Nigeria regarding cross-border crime and citizen safety issues.
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Jacob Zuma Operational
Ronald Lamola actively investigates and questions Jacob Zuma regarding his past conduct and foreign policy decisions.
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Southern African Development Community Structural
Ronald Lamola holds the formal structural role of Chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers.
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state Structural
Ronald Lamola serves as the International Relations Minister for the state.
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Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Operational
The relationship is characterized by mutual political conflict, involving allegations of vote-buying and threats of legal action.
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Pretoria Shared context
A operates in the functional and administrative context of Pretoria, acting as a representative of the entity based there.
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parliament Structural
Ronald Lamola submitted a protocol framework to the parliament for formal review and approval.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Transactional
A delivered a message and special envoy to B regarding attacks, which B formally acknowledged and directed to receive.
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African National Congress Structural
Ronald Lamola is documented as a member of the African National Congress (ANC).
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Council on Foreign Relations Structural
Ronald Lamola participated in a discussion hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Mauro Vieira Operational
The ministers are engaged in a joint commission and coordinate public statements regarding its outcomes.
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John Mahama Operational
The two individuals met in Accra to discuss and address criticism related to their respective issues.
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United States of America Operational
Ronald Lamola has influenced the discourse regarding US foreign policy through criticism of its stance on South Africa.
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Commonwealth Operational
Lamola advocates for Commonwealth to cooperate on migration policy issues.
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Elias Magosi Operational
Elias Magosi commended Ronald Lamola's interim leadership during a period of transition.
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Ghana Transactional
Ronald Lamola traveled to Ghana for a meeting with Mahama.
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North Africa Shared context
Ronald Lamola has discussed migration issues related to North Africa.
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Marco Rubio Mentioned together
Ronald Lamola has publicly responded to and commented on political announcements made by Marco Rubio.
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KwaZulu-Natal Shared context
Ronald Lamola participates in a migration committee within the context of KwaZulu-Natal.
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Africa Shared context
Ronald Lamola focuses his commentary and advocacy on the geopolitical, economic, and governance issues of the African continent.
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Gayton McKenzie Mentioned together
They are co-mentioned as figures who address the issue of xenophobic attacks.
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DRC Shared context
Ronald Lamola mentioned the Ebola outbreak occurring in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Ed Miliband Mentioned together
The relationship is based on shared professional context, specifically discussing global conflicts and multilateral reform.
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Donald Trump Operational
Ronald Lamola actively criticized and denounced Donald Trump's Afrikaner resettlement/refugee programs.
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Operational
The two individuals held a teleconference to discuss concerns regarding xenophobia.
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Johann Wadephul Mentioned together
The two individuals are co-mentioned as relevant figures discussing global economic growth and energy transition trends.
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BRICS Shared context
Ronald Lamola represents South Africa in BRICS discussions.
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Durban Shared context
Ronald Lamola performed an action during a council meeting held in Durban.
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Kempton Park Shared context
Ronald Lamola spoke at a conference held in Kempton Park.
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Femi Fani-Kayode Operational
The individuals are noted for having contrasting responses to regional tensions.
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Rwanda Shared context
The entities are mentioned in the context of discussing bilateral relations and cooperation.
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United Nations General Assembly Shared context
Ronald Lamola is associated with South Africa, which participates in global institution reform discussions at the UN General Assembly.
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Abuja Shared context
Ronald Lamola traveled to Abuja as part of a delegation.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Mentioned together
No direct relationship between Ronald Lamola and Congressional Black Caucus Foundation was observed in the provided evidence.
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Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mentioned together
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History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Experts commented on South Africa's current state, with one declaring it an apartheid state and another comparing the refugee program to 'Apartheid 2.0'.
- South African International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola spoke at a discussion hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations regarding strengthening trade and investment ties on the sidelines of the UNGA.
- South Africa condemned Israel's attacks on Gaza, with Ronald Lamola accusing Israel of damaging the two-state solution.
- Ronald Lamola criticized the United States' stance on South African policies during a speech at the African Diaspora Forum.
August 2026
6 events- Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma narrowly lost an election to Cyril Ramaphosa, and Ronald Lamola subsequently threatened her with legal action.
- ANC member Ronald Lamola defeated Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma for party presidency amid vote-buying allegations.
- Mbalula is accused of improper party financing while Dlamini-Zuma alleges Lamola's involvement in vote-buying.
- Ronald Lamola chaired the SADC Council of Ministers meeting.
- Durban hosts the SADC summit, where Ronald Lamola accepted the Chairpersonship for South Africa and Cyril Ramaphosa chaired the meeting.
- Elias Magosi and Ronald Lamola commented on global instability and leadership transitions in Southern Africa.
July 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
6 events- Diplomatic talks between Rwanda and South Africa aim to rebuild relations.
- Ronald Lamola discussed the democratic journey and future of South Africa.
- Ronald Lamola called for regional integration in Africa and linked migration to economic hardship.
- Anti-migrant tensions are causing displacement of Malawian nationals, with returnees being processed in Blantyre.
- Ronald Lamola spoke at a conference in Kempton Park on June 17, urging Commonwealth cooperation regarding migration issues.
- Ronald Lamola and Gayton McKenzie, leaders in the Patriotic Alliance, addressed the issue of xenophobic attacks on May 26th.