South Africa
Early humans in South Africa used dedicated quarries for stone as long as 220,000 years ago - study
Based on this, researchers suggest that early homo sapiens planned for the long-term acquisition of resources earlier than previously thought.
South African Jew killed after being kidnapped, police confirm, no proof of antisemitic intent
Germany pulls support for Israel in ICJ genocide case, battling accusations of aiding Israel
Israel brief to ICJ rejecting genocide claims likely delayed by Iran war
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.
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.
