South Africa to hold general election on May 29 Ruling ANC faces a tough challenge to retain its majority in seventh election since the end of the apartheid system. Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2024
South Africa's ANC Faces Challenges in Addressing Unemployment and Corruption President Cyril Ramaphosa defends the African National Congress (ANC) ahead of elections, addressing issues such as unemployment, electricity crisis, and c... Top News · Feb 9, 2024
S Africa’s Ramaphosa renews call for Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian state In annual State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa addressed domestic issues and Israel’s war on Gaza. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
S. Africa's Ramaphosa Under Pressure In State Of The Nation Speech South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday give his most important state of the nation address in an election year when his ruling party risks losing its parliamentary majority for the first time. International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024
Last Chance To Register As South Africa Awaits Election Date South African politicians were trying to mobilise their supporters on Saturday, the last chance for citizens to register to vote before an imminent announcement of general elections. International Business Times · Feb 3, 2024
Is South Africa’s foreign policy contradictory or a balancing act? South Africa’s stance on global issues in the last year has confounded many. Some analysts say it is a balancing act. Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2024
Why did South Africa’s ruling ANC suspend ex-President Jacob Zuma? It’s the latest move in the ongoing feud between Jacob Zuma and current President Cyril Ramaphosa. Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2024
South Africa Poll Battle Heats Up As ANC Suspends Zuma South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma was suspended from the ruling African National Congress (ANC) on Monday, weeks after he backed another party ahead of this year's general elections. International Business Times · Jan 29, 2024
Middle East crisis: UK suspends support for UN’s Gaza aid agency after staff accused of involvement in Hamas attack on Israel – as it happened UK joins US, Italy, Canada and Australia in suspending support for UNRWA following 7 October allegations The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2024
South Africa Hails 'Decisive Victory' At UN Court South Africa on Friday hailed a ruling by the United Nations' top court that Israel should do everything it can to prevent any acts of genocide in Gaza. International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024
Non-Aligned Movement criticises Israel’s war on Gaza at Kampala summit Foreign ministers within the 120-member bloc have adopted a resolution at the summit, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.. Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2024
Altruism, opportunism or both: What pushed South Africa to ICJ over Gaza? Pretoria’s intent is under scrutiny as it presents an all-important case against Israel’s war in Gaza at the ICJ. Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2024
Ramaphosa Rallies S.Africans For Votes After 30 Years Of ANC Rule President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday lauded the "significant progress" made by his ruling African National Congress from the ruins of apartheid 30 years ago to a landmark election this year. International Business Times · Jan 13, 2024
South Africa's legal team in the genocide case against Israel has won praise. Who are they? South African justice minister Ronald Lamola led a top legal team to argue the country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 11 January. The Conversation · Jan 12, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024 Leading journalist calls out UK media for not televising ICJ case against Israel A FORMER editor for Channel 4 has called out UK news stations for not showing the ongoing International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearing against…
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024 ‘Hold Israel accountable’: South Africans rally behind Gaza amid ICJ case As their government takes Israel to The Hague on genocide allegations, South Africans are standing by Palestine.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024 What is South Africa’s Gaza genocide case against Israel at the ICJ? South Africa has launched a case at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza...
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024 Sudan paramilitary leader says he's committed to cease-fire, but no progress on proposed peace talks Sudanese paramilitary leader Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo says he is committed to a cease-fire to end the devastating war that has wrecked his country
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023 South Africa launches case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks
The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2023 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.
WEKU · Dec 28, 2023 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.
Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2023 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
International Business Times · Dec 16, 2023 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 · Dec 13, 2023 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.
The Conversation · Dec 12, 2023 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?