‘Silence is not golden’: Lamola vows global solidarity, justice for Palestine, and defence of UN Charter
Lamola stressed that South Africa's own liberation was made possible by international solidarity.
South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has called for global solidarity and justice for Palestinians during a speech at New York's Riverside Church on September 21. Drawing inspiration from the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela, Lamola urged the international community to uphold the UN Charter and condemn the ongoing violence in Gaza.
He stressed that South Africa remains committed to the UN Charter, emphasizing that "might doesn't make right" and that dialogue is the only path to lasting peace. Lamola highlighted the devastating impact of the occupation and genocide on hospitals, schools, and infrastructure, despite a purported ceasefire. He urged the world to take action, citing South Africa's own liberation as proof of the power of international solidarity.
"We acted because we know what global solidarity can do," he said. Lamola drew parallels between the crisis in Gaza and other global challenges, urging the international community not to turn a blind eye. He rejected calls to prioritize domestic issues over international solidarity, declaring "we will not move" and repeating the rallying cry "Amandla!" from South Africa's history.
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