South Africa
Cruise ship hantavirus cases increase to seven, WHO says
Among the infected passengers, three have died, one is critically ill, and three are experiencing mild symptoms.
SA President Rhamaposa becomes first head of state to sign ‘Free Barghouti’ pledge
At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Nigerian FM says
Three dead, three sick in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship, WHO confirms
Belgium joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel over Gaza war
South Africa initially brought the accusation against Israel before the court over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention in relation to the war in Gaza in December 2023.
Nine killed, 10 injured in South Africa shooting, police hunt for suspects
Ten people were killed in a shooting incident in Bekkersdal township, SABC News said.
A voice from apartheid: South Africa's Regent Xami’s calls for indigenous support of Israel
Xami, who lived through South Africa’s apartheid, offered invaluable testimony on the misuse of that term against Israel and the deep sense of kinship many indigenous nations feel toward Jews.
IDF finds weapon of slain hostage Capt. Daniel Perez in booby-trapped Gaza compound
Captain Daniel Perez was murdered during the October 7 massacre. His remains were returned to Israel on October 13, 2025. His father, Rabbi Doron, was recently elected WZO president.
Hypocrisy? South Africa shuts its door on Palestinians it claims to defend - comment
The same government that accuses Israel of “genocide” and “forcible displacement” at the International Court of Justice is now shutting its own doors on Palestinians.
South Africa ends Palestinian 90-day visa waiver over Gaza ‘relocation’ fears
The department also referenced a recent incident in November where 153 Gazans arrived on a charter flight in South Africa, allegedly without prior coordination.
Shooting at South African bar leaves 11 dead, including a young child, police say
Another 14 people were wounded during the incident in the Saulsville township, they said in a statement.
South Africa will take a 'break' from G20 under Trump, presidency says
Trump's administration also opposed the theme of South Africa's G20 presidency, which was "solidarity, equality, and sustainability."
G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US boycott, opposition
G20 leaders adopted a climate focused declaration without US support, prompting the White House to accuse South Africa of weaponizing its presidency and deepening tensions over the group’s direction.
My Word: Palestinian refugees and the global hypocrisy on display - opinion
Refugee images expose the truth and politics behind the Palestinian narrative and the hypocrisy of those who tell it.
