MINISTER RONALD LAMOLA INTERVIEW AT GSADF

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is scheduled to host the High-Level Forum of the 10th Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum on Thursday, 28 August 2025, at the DIRCO Conference Centre, in Pretoria. The year 2025 will mark the 10th anniversary of the Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum. The Forum has developed into a platform that has gained respect from the international and regional community on matters relating to Women, Peace and Security. The Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum was established as a space for women to share experiences, knowledge and best practices in peace-making. The patron of the Forum, Ms Gertrude Shope, passed away in May 2025, three months before she was to turn 100 years old in August. Therefore this 10th anniversary of the Forum coincides with the centennial milestone.