South Africa
US ramps up Afrikaner refugee intake with 4,500 monthly goal despite global cap
Trump has said the US would only admit 7,500 total refugees from around the world in fiscal year 2026, while a much higher cap of 40,000 to 60,000 was discussed internally last year.
Fire at Cape Town International Airport disrupts flight operations, no injuries reported
South Africa pulls out of Venice Biennale; because its selected artist wanted to focus on Gaza
Elite South African school apologizes over refusal to play Jewish day school at fixture
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.
Ex-hostage Or Levy honors slain wife's legacy by meeting with orphans in South Africa
This meeting was arranged by local Jewish congregations, the Jewish National Fund of South Africa, and the Israeli Embassy in South Africa to bring attention to bring the hostages home.
South African presenter taken off the lineup for confronting Holocaust denier during interview
South African presenter Juliet Newell faced major backlash after confronting an interviewee whose organization compared the Gaza War with the Holocaust.
UNHCR faces funding shortfall, plans major budget cuts and office closures
With a surge in displaced people, the UNHCR plans major budget cuts and office closures due to funding shortages.
Israeli Jewish Agency head cancels South Africa trip over potential arrest
The Jewish Agency for Israel is a quasi-governmental organization that serves as a central link between the State of Israel and Jewish communities around the world.
S. African, Islamic Republic of Iran officials meet to deepen military ties, pro-IRGC sources say
The officials, in particular, were Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi and South African National Defense Force Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya.
Brazil withdraws from IHRA shortly after country joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel
While the Brazilian government has not officially confirmed the withdrawal from IHRA, the move has been confirmed by various anti-Israeli Brazilian groups.
Local sheikhs aren’t the answer to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - opinion
That route will not bring peace, but likely violence. It will pit clans against clans and Palestinians against one another. In the fog of violence, Jews will be killed.
Chief Rabbi denounces South African government for supporting Iran
Pre-emptive attack saved Israel and the Jewish People from “another Holocaust”.
Meet Port and Starboard: The orca duo terrorizing great white sharks
The absence of great white sharks is unprecedented and is altering the ecosystem, raising concerns about long-term ecological impacts.
