South Africa
G20 taskforce calls for global panel to tackle 'inequality emergency'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of an international panel to tackle inequality, warning that extreme wealth disparities disrupt democracy.
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese served with US legal papers during Johannesburg lecture
Israel's oldest person, Adele Samuelson, passes away at 111
US refugee system may undergo overhaul to favor white South Africans, English-speakers - NYT
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.
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.
