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.

Cruise ship MV Hondius docks off Cape Verde port, as passengers were not allowed off the ship, while health authorities investigated suspected cases of hantavirus aboard the vessel, in Praia Port, Cape Verde, May 4, 2026.
 South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a national statement at the World Climate Action Summit during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 1, 2023.

SA President Rhamaposa becomes first head of state to sign ‘Free Barghouti’ pledge

Members of civil society groups and human rights organisations hold placards as they take part in a march calling for stronger government action against illegal immigration in Pretoria, South Africa, April 28, 2026.

At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Nigerian FM says

The MV Hondius, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, near Tristan da Cunha, May 4, 2026.

Three dead, three sick in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship, WHO confirms


Archaeologists discover 20,000-year-old stone tools in South African caves, revealing Ice Age techn

"Finding the same tools and the same methods used to make these tools across this entire country suggests that people were connecting with each other over long distances."

 Archaeologists discover 20,000-year-old stone tools in South African caves, revealing Ice Age technological sophistication.

ICJ publishes order extending Israeli response to genocide claims by six months

South Africa, and other extra interventions against Israel are backfiring.

 The judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Three killed in shoot-out as South African police rescue abducted American pastor

Pastor Josh Sullivan was abducted last week by gunmen in front of his congregation.

 American pastor Josh Sullivan, 45, allegedly abducted, April 2025.

‘Africa Calling’: West African royalty and Zulu magic at Haifa Museum of Art

Visitors will marvel at the vividness of the royal drapes with the emblems of the kings of Dahomey (today Benin) and see the ritual masks used by the Bambara people of Mali.

CYRUS KABIRU, ‘Jaffa Sun,’ diptych, 2019.

American pastor kidnapped by armed men in South Africa in front of congregation

American pastor Josh Sullivan was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa, authorities are investigating. His family is calling for prayers for his safe return.

 American pastor Josh Sullivan, 45, allegedly abducted, April 2025.

Nicaragua withdraws intervention request in South Africa's ICJ case

To date, Libya, Mexico, “Palestine,” Spain, Turkey, Chile, the Maldives, Bolivia, Cuba, Ireland and Belize have initiated proceedings to intervene in the case under Articles 62 and 63.

 IRELAND HAS joined South Africa in its accusations of genocide at Israel. Here, jurist Malcolm Shaw looks on at the ICJ during a ruling on South Africa’s request to order a halt to Israel’s Rafah offensive in Gaza in May.

Banned ambassador to South Africa wears US sanction 'as a badge of dignity'

“It was not our choice to come home, but we come home with no regrets,” Ebrahim Rasool said.

 South Africa's expelled ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool looks on as he speaks to media at Cape Town International Airport, in Cape Town, South Africa, March 23, 2025.

Pro-Iran axis hosts Western activists, Hamas leaders at Houthi conference

The Houthi terror group host a pro-Iran conference with Hamas leaders and Western activists, sparking calls to investigate potential terror links.

 Mandla Mandela speaking alongside the Houthi slogan reading inter alia "A Curse Upon the Jews".

South Africa allocates millions for ICJ case against Israel, SA Zionist Federation condemns

The federation criticized what it termed an "appalling misuse of taxpayer funds" for the case. 

 Judges at the ICJ hear a request for emergency measures by South Africa, who asked the court to order Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza, in The Hague, Netherlands, january 11, 2024.

'We want Hitler': Johannesburg politician threatens to wear Hitler shirt

Johannesburg councilor sparks outrage by invoking Hitler in anti-Israel tirade, drawing condemnation from Jewish leaders and political figures.

German chancellor Adolf Hitler looks out at a rally staged by the Nazi Party