South Africa
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
Fire at Cape Town International Airport disrupts flight operations, no injuries reported
South Africa pulls out of Venice Biennale; because its selected artist wanted to focus on Gaza
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
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese was served with legal papers during her speech in Johannesburg, facing defamation and trade libel accusations related to her stance on Israel.
Israel's oldest person, Adele Samuelson, passes away at 111
Her grandchildren, Keren and Guy Gourfil, said that their grandmother was "an extraordinary, hardworking, and purposeful woman."
US refugee system may undergo overhaul to favor white South Africans, English-speakers - NYT
The system for taking in asylum seekers is being considered to undergo a complete change by the Trump administration.
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.
