[2][3][4] Ronald Ozzy Lamola was born 21 November 1983 in the town of Bushbuckridge, then part of South Africa's Transvaal Province.

[14] After the 2015 ANCYL elective conference, Lamola disappeared from the public eye and subsequently managed his own law firm.

[21] On 3 July 2024, he was sworn in as the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation as part of President Cyril Ramaphosa's third cabinet, succeeding Naledi Pandor.

[22] This followed the formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU) through a grand coalition, after the ANC lost its absolute majority in the 2024 election.

[24] At the Summit Lamola emphasized the importance of following through on promises to address pressing global issues such as hunger, poverty, inequality, and climate change.

Solidarity and Sustainability, Tourism and Global Opportunities and continued scrutiny and accountability from citizens to ensure the commitments made at the G20 are realized[25] Lamola spoke positively about bilateral relations with fellow BRICS members, China and Russia ahead of the 2024 BRICS summit in Russia.

[28] At the summit, Ramaphosa called on the world to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of all disputes through negotiation and inclusive dialogue, and stated that leaders must find lasting solutions to conflicts in different parts of the globe.

[30] On the 2nd of September 2024, Lamola met with Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, In Beijing, for the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

[31] The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations and preparing for the upcoming 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

Lamola reaffirmed South Africa's adherence to the one-China policy and its support for China's global initiatives.

In September 2024, Lamola made his first trip to the United States as Foreign Minister for a working visit to enhance bilateral relations between South Africa and the US.

They committed to continue to work together on shared priorities such as economic development, health diplomacy, and multilateral institutional reform [33] Lamola also met with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. where he said that South Africa condemns what happened to the people of Israel on 7 October, and that South Africa condemned it in the strongest terms and calls for the release of all the hostages.

[35] South Africa had found itself at a crossroads with compliance concerns while continued access to the lucrative US market, compliance barriers and a complex relationship with the US raise concerns about the future of South Africa's support non-aligned stance in the Russo-Ukraine War.

[38] Lamola is also an avid Mountain Biker and supporter of South African football team, Kaizer Chiefs.