South Africa

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.

THE WRITER meets children in Soweto. He describes unimaginable poverty in such townships, and decades-long stagnation among disadvantaged populations.
Mandla Mandela, grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela, joins protesters, mainly Houthis, during a rally to mark the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Sanaa, Yemen March 28, 2025.

Mandela's grandson: What Palestinians face is 'far worse form of apartheid'

Captivity survivor Or Levy visited a home for children in the South African capital of Pretoria, where he met with dozens of orphaned children.

Ex-hostage Or Levy honors slain wife's legacy by meeting with orphans in South Africa

South African presenter Juliet Newell and Mamphela Ramphele, the chairperson of the Desmond Tutu Intellectual Property Trust.

South African presenter taken off the lineup for confronting Holocaust denier during interview


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.

 Illustrative image of a United Nations flag.

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.

  Chairman of the Jewish Agency, Major General Doron Almog

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.

 Maj. Gen. Amir Hatami replaced Abdolrahim Mousavi who was recently appointed the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces after Israel killed the former chief of staff.

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.

 People hold signs during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil November 18, 2024.

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.

 BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer greets PA Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa at 10 Downing Street in April. The PA remains the least bad option in a region where that is often the best you can hope for, says the writer.

Chief Rabbi denounces South African government for supporting Iran

Pre-emptive attack saved Israel and the Jewish People from “another Holocaust”.

"Israel strikes Iran 1-minute to midnight" by Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein

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.

Meet Port and Starboard: The orca duo terrorizing great white sharks.

Six Israeli runners harassed at South Africa ultramarathon after being doxxed by ANCYL

Videos from the race show Israeli runners being followed by anti-Israel protesters shouting "free Palestine," "you are not welcome," and "go home.

Pro-Palestinian supporters carrying signs during South Africa's 89km 'Comrades Marathon' on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

South African school bus swept away by floods, eight bodies recovered

South Africa has been lashed by heavy rain and snow since the weekend, in a severe winter cold front which disrupted transport and power networks.

 rs are surrounded by snow during a severe cold front in Barkly East, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, June 11, 2025

SA Chief Rabbi Goldstein: President Ramaphosa 'cursed' for ICJ case against Israel

Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein criticizes President Ramaphosa for accusing Israel of genocide, calling his Oval Office humiliation ‘Divine justice’ and a sign of deeper moral failure.

 SA's cursed president illustration

Mother convicted for trafficking 6-year-old daughter to traditional healer for 'eyes and skin'

The courts heard from witnesses that Kelly Smith sold Joshlin Smith for her "eyes and skin" to a traditional healer.

Joshlin Smith's mother, Kelly, and co-accused sit during court trial in Saldanha Bay, South Africa, May 2, 2025