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Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola led South Africa's delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly, where he pushed for Africa's permanent representation on the Security Council.
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UN Security Council reform: SA pushes for permanent African seats

SA has revived calls for Africa to receive at least two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.

  • Rapula Moatshe
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Lamola's UN genocide charge as South Africa absent for Netanyahu speech

Dozens of envoys walked out for Netanyahu's speech. South Africa's seat was empty. Its message wasn't.

  • Vivian Warby
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International Relations and Co-operation Minister Ronald Lamola.
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South Africa pushes back on US visa curbs

The dispute is the latest front in a broader clash over race, trade and diplomacy that has seen Washington cut aid, impose tariffs, expel South Africa's ambassador and boycott a…

  • AFP
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