By Thapelo Molefe
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has called on world leaders to help end the continued exploitation of Africa’s mineral wealth and commit to real partnerships that create jobs and promote peace.
Speaking at the G20 Sherpa Meeting in Sun City in the North West, Lamola reflected on the anniversary of South Africa’s Freedom Charter adopted in 1955, saying it still shaped the country’s foreign policy.
“South Africa shall strive to maintain world peace and settlement of all international disputes by negotiations, not war,” he said.
“This is a foundation deeply ingrained in the DNA of our Constitution.”
Lamola warned that while Africa was rich in minerals like platinum, uranium, vanadium and copper, the continent continued to lose out on real value.
“These are not just rocks, they are the DNA of electric vehicles, renewable grids and life -saving isotopes,” he said.
“Yet, the value does
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