South Africa
Cases of hantavirus on cruise ship increase to seven, WHO says
Among the infected passengers, three have died, one is critically ill, and three are experiencing mild symptoms.
SA President Rhamaposa becomes first head of state to sign ‘Free Barghouti’ pledge
At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Nigerian FM says
Three dead, three sick in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship, WHO confirms
Israel's oldest person, Adele Samuelson, passes away at 111
Her grandchildren, Keren and Guy Gourfil, said that their grandmother was "an extraordinary, hardworking, and purposeful woman."
US refugee system may undergo overhaul to favor white South Africans, English-speakers - NYT
The system for taking in asylum seekers is being considered to undergo a complete change by the Trump administration.
South African Jewish community pays tribute to fallen October 7 hero Daniel Peretz
South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) national spokesperson Rolene Marks praised Peretz's heroism, commanding a tank division to protect Kibbutz Nahal Oz.
Mandela's grandson returns to South Africa after deportation by Israel
Mandla Mandela participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla that was intercepted by Israel.
South Africa's ambassador to France, found dead in Paris, left suicide note
South Africa's foreign affairs department confirmed Mthethwa's death, adding that the circumstances were under investigation by the French authorities.
Brazil joins South Africa's genocide case at ICJ against Israel
The move is largely symbolic, signifying only that whatever construction emerges from the court's eventual judgment will be equally binding upon Brazil.
Older than Neanderthal rites? New papers double down on the Homo naledi burial hypothesis
Researchers say remains of at least 15 individuals in the Rising Star cave were deliberately placed and quickly covered by sediments, countering claims of accidental deposition.
South African politician stirs outrage with 'jihad' remarks, wrapped in keffiyeh
Dr. Naledi Pandor also claimed that Israel had been carrying out a “genocide” in Gaza since October 8, 2023, despite Israeli military operations not beginning until October 27.
South Africa is not its government: The other side Israel does not know about - opinion
In South Africa, there is a stark gap between the government’s stance on Israel and the people’s state of mind.
Mandela's grandson: What Palestinians face is 'far worse form of apartheid'
Mandla Mandela, 51, will join the Global Sumud Flotilla, which includes dozens of boats and hundreds of people from 44 countries, including Sweden's Greta Thunberg.
