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South African political parties mention climate risks in their manifestos ahead of the 2026 local government elections, but experts say climate change debate remains sidelined on the campaign trail despite municipalities bearing the brunt of floods, fires, water shortages and disaster response.
CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change debate missing from 2026 municipal election campaigns

Despite the growing threat of extreme weather events, environmental concerns are largely absent from parties' local government elections campaigns.

  • Rapula Moatshe
7 min read
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.
RONALD LAMOLA

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
6 min read
South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, expressed concern that governments are being forced to choose between serving their citizens and paying creditors.
SOUTH AFRICA

Debt servicing is crowding out development, African leaders warn

South Africa’s Ronald Lamola backs a ‘Borrowers’ Club’

  • Rapula Moatshe
3 min read
International Relations and Co-operation Minister Ronald Lamola.
RONALD LAMOLA

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
3 min read