Also known as: Minister Ronald Lamola · International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola · Ronald O. Lamola · Honourable Ronald Lamola
South African Minister who accepted the SADC Chairpersonship on behalf of South Africa for 2026–2027.
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The Namibian
Ronald Lamola accepted SADC Chairpersonship for 2026–2027
“It is with great humility and a profound sense of responsibility that, on behalf of the Republic of South Africa, I accept the SADC Chairpersonship for 2026–2027.”
Ronald Lamola Outlines South Africa’s Priorities for SADC ChairpersonshipThe Namibian
Ronald Lamola outlined four strategic priorities for South Africa's Chairpersonship
“In that spirit, allow me to highlight the strategic priorities for South Africa's Chairpersonship under the leadership of His Excellency, President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa.”
Ronald Lamola Outlines South Africa’s Priorities for SADC ChairpersonshipThe Namibian
Honourable Ronald Lamola was Interim Chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers
“Interim Chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable Ronald Lamola;”
Zimbabwe’s Amon Murwira Calls for Deeper SADC Integration and Regional Self-RelianceWindhoek Observer
Ronald Lamola formally accepted the SADC Council of Ministers chairmanship for 2026–2027
“South Africa's minister of international relations and cooperation, Ronald Lamola, made the commitment on Wednesday in Durban when he formally accepted the SADC Council of Ministers chairmanship for 2026–2027.”
SA takes SADC helm with push for bigger regional tradeThe Namibian
South Africa's Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola maintained that South Africa deals with those taking the law into their own hands and that President Cyril Ramaphosa was very firm on South Africa's sovereign right to enforce immigration laws
“Lamola maintained that South Africa deals with those who take the law into their own hands, but added that President Cyril Ramaphosa was also "very firm on South Africa's sovereign right to enforce its immigration laws".”
I left my wife and twins behind – why this Nigerian man fled South AfricaThe Namibian
South African international relations minister Ronald Lamola is criticized by Venaani for his handling of the issue
“He also criticises South African international relations minister Ronald Lamola's handling of the issue and says he wants to meet with Nandi-Ndaitwah to discuss the matter.”
South Africa, Namibia Orange River border dispute unresolvedNew Era
Ronald Lamola will co-chair ministerial session with Selma Ashipala-Musavyi
“Namibia's foremost diplomat, International Relations and Trade minister, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, and South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, will co-chair the ministerial session.”
Joined at the hip …Nam, SA reset 150 dealsInformanté
South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola will co-chair the Ministerial Session on 16 July
“The summit will conclude a week of engagements between the two governments, beginning with a Senior Officials' Session on 14 and 15 July, followed by a Ministerial Session on 16 July, co-chaired by Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi and South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah, Ramaphosa to strengthen Namibia-South Africa ties at BNC summitThe Namibian
Ronald Lamola will officially open the retreat as chairperson of SADC Council of Ministers
“South Africa's minister of international relations and cooperation, Ronald Lamola, will officially open the retreat in his capacity as chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers.”
SADC ministers to tackle global power shiftsThe Namibian
Ronald Lamola stated that the relationship between South Africa and the US was not one-sided
“Ronald Lamola added that the relationship between South Africa and the US was not one-sided.”
New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over ‘undiplomatic remarks'South African Minister Ronald Lamola accepted the SADC Chairpersonship on behalf of South Africa for 2026–2027, emphasizing the role as a collective responsibility guided by principles of solidarity, unity, sovereign equality, and shared prosperity.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South African Minister Ronald Lamola accepted the SADC Chairpersonship on behalf of South Africa for 2026–2027, emphasizing the role as a collective responsibility guided by principles of solidarity, unity, sovereign equality, and shared prosperity.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira, outgoing Chair of the SADC Council of Ministers, called for profound regional integration and self-reliance, emphasizing Ubuntu philosophy and shared destiny at the 46th SADC Summit in Durban.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa has assumed the SADC chairmanship for 2026–2027 with a commitment to raise intra-regional trade to 50% and shift member economies from exporting raw materials towards beneficiation and regional value chains. The region holds nearly 30% of the world's proven critical mineral reserves, and South Africa's agenda prioritises peace and security, industrialisation, infrastructure development, and social and human capital development.
13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 47-year-old Nigerian businessman left his South African wife, twin children, and established car-dealership business in Johannesburg and took a voluntary repatriation flight to Nigeria in June, citing harassment and safety fears as anti-migrant protests intensified in South Africa this year.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and South Africa failed to resolve their decades-old dispute over the Orange River boundary during the fourth Binational Commission in Pretoria. Namibia contends the border should run through the middle of the river under modern international law, while South Africa maintains it follows the northern bank under the 1890 Heligoland-Zanzibar Treaty; President Nandi-Ndaitwah said the matter will now be handled directly with South African President Ramaphosa.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Presidents Nandi-Ndaitwah and Ramaphosa are set to meet in Pretoria to co-chair the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission, with directives expected to strengthen trade, investment, border management, infrastructure and energy cooperation between the two countries. Several new agreements and memoranda of understanding are also expected to be signed.
16 July 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will co-chair the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria on 17 July 2026, with discussions focused on trade, investment, infrastructure, energy and regional cooperation. The BNC serves as the highest permanent bilateral cooperation mechanism between the two countries, supported by more than 150 agreements covering political, diplomatic, economic, social, defence and security cooperation.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
Southern African Development Community (SADC) foreign affairs ministers will gather in South Africa from 22 to 24 May to map a unified regional response to changing global geopolitical dynamics, global power competition, and technological and economic shifts. Discussions will focus on regional integration, industrialisation, trade, infrastructure, energy, agriculture and food security.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's government formally protested and summoned the new US ambassador after he dismissed the country's constitutional court ruling on an anti-apartheid chant, saying he did not care what the courts said. The ambassador later clarified his remarks and apologized, expressing regret for comments that were seen as disrespectful to South Africa's legal system.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Four South African men lured into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine returned home Wednesday following talks between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Vladimir Putin. The foreign ministry said the men had worked for private security companies in Russia and were released after their contracts were cancelled, with authorities working to secure the return of remaining men from a larger group of 17.
20 February 2026 · New Era →