Analysis - New foreign minister Ronald Lamola is a rising political force. He will likely focus more on foreign relations serving domestic economic issues, taking a lower profile than his predecessor.
New foreign minister Ronald Lamola is a rising political force. He will likely focus more on foreign relations serving domestic economic issues, taking a lower profile than his predecessor.
The appointment of Ronald Lamola...will likely see a foreign policy more focused on the national economic interest. The new foreign minister will likely return to a mode of engagement that prioritizes exerting influence through multilateral forums, rather than taking a leading role himself.Lamola's predecessor, Naledi Pandor, leaves behind a significant legacy and has been responsible for rejuvenating South Africa's foreign policy, even if it has meant being the face of the country's controversial positions on the Ukraine and Gaza wars.
Lamola shares few personal attributes with his predecessor, but his appointment has been well received and may usher in a lower profile and more pragmatic era. He trained as a lawyer and his rise in politics began as a 13-year old in the ANC youth league. Lamola's...term in the justice ministry put him at the centre of South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ.
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