South Africa
UN to mark 25th anniversary of South Africa's Durban Conference criticized for antisemitic rhetoric
"Durban was not a fight against racism, but a platform for antisemitism and hatred of Israel," said Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon.
Twenty-eight killed in two separate South Africa mass shootings, police searching for suspects
Israel and the West must stop trying to reform the UN and build something new instead - opinion
Can the darkest places inspire humanity’s brightest ideas? - opinion
Germany pulls support for Israel in ICJ genocide case, battling accusations of aiding Israel
“We are now ourselves part of a contentious case before the ICJ and have therefore decided not to make use of this option,” said foreign ministry spokesperson Josef Hinterseher.
Israel brief to ICJ rejecting genocide claims likely delayed by Iran war
The ICJ had given Israel several extensions over the last year to file the brief, with the most recent extension being until March 12.
South African President Ramaphosa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa offers mediation in the Middle East conflict, calling for dialogue and an immediate ceasefire to end the war.
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
The fire at South Africa's second-busiest airport caused flight delays and diversions, with officials reporting that it has been extinguished.
South Africa pulls out of Venice Biennale; because its selected artist wanted to focus on Gaza
Gayton McKenzie, the South African culture minister, said that an unnamed “foreign country” had endeavored to fund the South African installation at the Biennale.
Elite South African school apologizes over refusal to play Jewish day school at fixture
A South African school apologized after audio recordings contradicted its claim that a canceled match with a Jewish school was due to scheduling issues.
IDF closes dozens of alleged pre-2025 war crime cases - exclusive
The publication of such cases was delayed by fear of abuse by ICJ and ICC. The IDF says the cases are justified under laws of war.
South Africa to withdraw 700 troops from UN peacekeeping in Congo
South Africa has supported UN peacekeeping efforts in Congo for 27 years and has more than 700 soldiers deployed there.
Israel responds to South Africa, declares chargé d'affaires persona non grata
SA foreign affairs ministry accused Israeli diplomat Seidman of "unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms and practice which pose a direct challenge to South Africa's sovereignty."
