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You are here: Home / News / DA condemns Minister Lamola for DIRCO’s defence of Exercise “Will for Peace” | SA News

DA condemns Minister Lamola for DIRCO’s defence of Exercise “Will for Peace” | SA News

12 January 2026 by Guest

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for foreign affairs from South Africa’s chief diplomat who frequently uses undiplomatic language, clings desperately to outdated 1960s ANC ideology, and cares more about his party political dogma than the national interest.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…

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  1. Saturn Extreme

    12 January 2026 at 5:08 am

    Fun South African Fact: In 2006, South Africa became the first African country and the fifth country in the world to recognize same-sex marriage.

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