
The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Ronald Lamola, for his public defence of South Africa hosting sanctioned Iranian and Russian naval vessels during the BRICS+ Exercise “Will for Peace”. Minister Lamola’s utterances demonstrate a deep ineptitude for foreign affairs from South Africa’s chief diplomat who frequently uses undiplomatic language, clings desperately to outdated 1960s ANC ideology, and cares more about his party political dogma than the national interest.
Minister Lamola is the civilian authority responsible for ensuring that our international engagements align with the Constitution and the national interest. Yet…
Robben Island: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this island served as a prison for
Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners during apartheid.

Hemingway Mirmillone
Jamaica: You have two cows. They win 25 gold medals at the Bovine Olympics.
Mr. Lucky
Fun South African Fact: The aboriginal people of South Africa are the San and the Khoi.