South Africa
New identification technique pushes back timeline of fire use to over a million years ago - study
Researchers explained that when bones exposed to high levels of heat are illuminated with specific light wavelengths, they light up with a distinctive glow.
Canada’s antisemitism crisis exposes the failure of its institutions - opinion
At least 12 killed, nine wounded, in Johannesburg shooting, South African police say
October 7 shows the cost of Israel leaving the Palestinian issue unresolved - opinion
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.
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.
