Ronald Lamola
Coverage of Ronald Lamola in the Nexus archive.
- South Africa pushes for Africa migration talks after violent internal protests and Ceuta crisis
South Africa is advocating for Africa-wide migration discussions amid violent anti-immigrant protests forcing migrants to leave and causing diplomatic tensions. The country seeks to address broader migration issues after a deadly migrant crossing in Ceuta and rejected a proposal to single out its migration crisis at the African Union. Talks will occur at a Southern African Development Community summit involving Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
- Xenophobia, Tinubu and Ramaphosa, By Reuben Abati
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent Minister Ronald Lamola and a team to Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid reports of extra-judicial killings of Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa, framed as targeting illegal immigrants.
- Photograph linking SA's Zuma with fugitive Indian businessman sparks outrage
A photograph linking South Africa's Jacob Zuma with businessman Ajay Gupta has triggered political scrutiny. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has initiated an internal investigation into High Commissioner Anil Sooklal following the image's release. The Gupta family is associated with South Africa's 'State Capture' scandal during Zuma's presidency.
- South Africa processes over 15,000 Malawians for repatriation ahead of protests
South Africa has processed over 15,000 Malawian nationals for repatriation ahead of anti-immigration protests, with fears of xenophobic violence. Citizen-led groups set a June 30 deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave, prompting coordinated repatriation efforts with multiple countries. Security concerns and past violence, including deaths, underscore tensions ahead of November local elections.