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South Africa launches case at UN’s top court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

South Africa has launched a case at the UN’s top court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

The National (Scotland)

Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of 'Sarafina!,' has died at 68

Renowned South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema was killed in a car crash, his family said. He was best known for creating the hit "Sarafina!," which premiered on Broadway in 1988.

WEKU

Queen Elizabeth II was worried it would be 'more difficult' if she died at Balmoral, Princess Royal reveals

The Princess Royal reveals the late Queen’s thoughts during her last days in an interview for Charles III: The Coronation Year

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Zuma Deals New Blow To ANC Hopes In S. Africa Election

Former South African president Jacob Zuma on Saturday drove a new split in the ruling African National Congress, calling for a boycott of the party in a landmark 2024 election.

International Business Times

Zulu Nation Faces Uncertainty After 'Unlawful' King Ruling

South Africa's president and Zulu monarch have been stunned by a court ruling that the state's recognition of King Misuzulu Zulu was "unlawful" in a move that risks reopening old succession wounds.

International Business Times

South Africa's foreign policy under Ramaphosa has seen diplomatic tools being used to provide leadership as global power relations shift

Leadership plays a critical role in diplomacy. What quality of leadership does South Africa need if it’s to secure its international interests?

The Conversation

A court sets aside the South African president's recognition of the Zulu king

A South African court has overturned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to recognize Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the king of the country’s 15 million-strong Zulu nation in what may spark a lengthy battle for the throne

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Clashes over fossil fuels, Gaza war at COP28 climate summit

Israel’s assault on Gaza resumes the day after the summit reaches an agreement over a long-sought rehabilitation fund.

Al Jazeera

'Disastrous' Gridlock Hits S. Africa's Busiest Port

More than 60,000 containers are stuck at sea waiting to be offloaded at South Africa's biggest port amid gridlock blamed on bad weather and equipment failures that is damaging the poor economy, according to business and political groups.

International Business Times

BRICS nations accuse Israel of 'genocide' and call for 'immediate' Gaza truce

The BRICS group of nations Tuesday called for an immediate and sustained humanitarian truce in Gaza during an extraordinary summit where the chair, held by South Africa, accused Israel of war crimes and "genocide" in the Palestinian territory.

Radio France Internationale

US has wrecked chances of peace in Middle East, Putin tells Brics summit

Russian president blames US for Gaza conflict as he attempts to woo global south

The Guardian - UK

BRICS condemns Israel war on Gaza in signal to the West

The grouping, which has previously focused on economic issues, called for an end to ‘war crimes’ in the Gaza conflict.

Al Jazeera

South Africa to chair emergency BRICS summit on Gaza crisis

Tuesday's virtual meeting will be hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the hope of drawing up a common response to the Israel - Hamas conflict, now entering its seventh week.

Radio France Internationale

S Africa’s ruling ANC to back opposition motion to close Israeli embassy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the International Criminal Court to investigate Israel for war crimes in Gaza.

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Dream or mirage: Can South Africa’s white-led opposition win in 2024?

South Africa’s key opposition party believes it is the government-in-waiting ahead of the 2024 vote. But analysts doubt.

Al Jazeera

South Africa turns to army in nationwide clampdown on illegal mining

As many as 3,300 army personnel will take part in an ‘intensified’ operation to curb illegal mining across South Africa.

The Independent UK

US officials, lawmakers express support for extension of Africa trade program

U.S. officials and lawmakers expressed support for the extension of a trade program that grants eligible African countries duty-free access to U.S. markets

Radio France Internationale

South Africa calls for UN force to protect civilians in Gaza

South Africa has called for the United Nations to deploy a rapid protection force to protect civilians in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza from further bombardment as Israel steps up its retaliation for a deadly attack by militant group Hamas.

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The Independent UK

South Africa declares public holiday after ‘momentous’ Rugby World Cup win

Springboks clinch record fourth Rugby World Cup over New Zealand

The Guardian - US

Is the US about to blindly march into yet another catastrophic war?

A ceasefire from all sides, along with the immediate and safe return of all the hostages, is what’s necessary now – this is hardly a difficult concept to grasp

The Conversation

Leadership in a crisis: how President Ramaphosa’s COVID speeches drew on Mandela's ideas of South African unity

In times of crisis, leaders wield more than just political power. They harness the art of rhetoric in a bid to unite their nations towards a common goal. South Africa, with a tumultuous history marked by apartheid, has seen leaders employ persuasive communication to navigate challenges.

The Guardian - UK

Martti Ahtisaari obituary

Finnish politician awarded the Nobel peace prize for his mediation work in Kosovo and Indonesia

The Independent UK

Legal challenge to dethrone South Africa's Zulu king heads to court

The battle for the throne of South Africa’s ethnic Zulu nation has reached the courts as a faction of the royal family seeks to dethrone the king after less than a year

The Conversation

Aziz Pahad: the unassuming South African diplomat who skilfully mediated crises in Africa, and beyond

Aziz Goolam Pahad, who has died at the age of 82, was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician and deputy minister of foreign affairs in the post-1994 government.

The Independent UK

Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a controversial South African political figure, laid to rest

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a controversial South African politician and traditional minister of the Zulu nation, has been laid to rest after dying at the age of 95 this week

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