Protests, vigils held worldwide over Israel’s killing of Gaza journalists From South Africa’s Cape Town to Manila in the Philippines and London in the UK, voices are raised in protest. Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025
Clashes in Mozambique as main opposition leader Mondlane returns from exile One man reportedly killed in deadly clashes with police as Mondlane lands in Maputo months after disputed vote. Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2025
South African court rules Zuma ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament Constitutional Court says 2021 contempt of court conviction disqualifies former president for May 29 election. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2024
South Africa urges ICJ to consider action on Israel’s planned Rafah assault World Court asked to order additional emergency measures ahead of an assault on Gaza city crammed with displaced people. Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 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
More than 70 killed in fire in South Africa’s Johannesburg Emergency services say death toll may rise as blaze guts multi-storey building in central business district. Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2023
Cyclone Freddy death toll in southeast Africa surpasses 500 World Meteorological Organization says Cyclone Freddy, which started in February, is likely the longest-ever. Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2023
More than 220 killed by record-breaking Cyclone Freddy Vast majority of deaths occurred in Malawi from the highly unusual storm. Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2023
Ethiopia: Government, Tigrayan forces agree to end two-year war African Union says Ethiopia’s government and Tigrayan forces formally agree to end fighting after talks in South Africa. Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2022
Explainer: What is behind South Africa’s union strikes? South Africa unions called for national strike due to power cuts, rising costs of living, and high unemployment levels. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2022