South Africa
S. African non-Jewish activists protest at Holocaust center with ‘Jews for Free Palestine' shirts
The organization claimed to stand with “all Jewish voices across the world who reject Zionism, apartheid, and genocide, and who continue to call for a Free Palestine.
British paratroopers lead airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case
Jerusalem highlights: May 8-14
Regional leader of Spain's Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise docking there
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.
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.
