White victimhood to G20: What’s behind Trump’s attacks on South Africa? Trump’s freeze on aid to South Africa caps years of growing tension over everything from Russia and China to Israel. Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025
South Africa has a new top diplomat. What does that mean for Palestine? Foreign minister Ronald Lamola takes over at critical time amid ICJ case against Israel and ongoing regional conflicts. Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2024
Will Israel’s war on Gaza sway South Africa’s election? Ruling ANC is vocally pro-Palestine while main opposition DA is neutral on Gaza war, which may affect voters on May 29. Al Jazeera · May 13, 2024
Are US-South Africa ties at breaking point over Israel’s war on Gaza? A US bill is calling to reassess US-South Africa relations, pointing to tensions amid the ICJ case against Israel. Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2024
Israel War Undermining Top UN Court, S.Africa Says South Africa's top diplomat on Tuesday accused Israel of setting a precedent for leaders to defy the top UN court, as she again alleged a campaign of starvation in Gaza. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024
South Africa To Arrest Citizens Fighting In Israeli Armed Forces South Africa's foreign minister warns citizens fighting in Israeli armed forces will face legal consequences. The government accuses Israel of genocide and... Top News · Mar 13, 2024
One week after ICJ ruling, is Israel following the court’s orders? After International Court of Justice orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide, its attacks kill hundreds more in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2024
South Africa Condemns Israel for Ignoring U.N. Gaza Ruling South Africa's foreign minister criticizes Israel for ignoring a UN court ruling and continuing to kill civilians in Gaza, while calling for action to stop... Top News · Feb 1, 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
Hundreds outside ICJ give Israel ruling a measured welcome Supporters greet judgment binding Israel to heed Palestinian rights, while lack of ceasefire call will relieve Israel’s defenders The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024
World reacts to ICJ interim ruling in Gaza genocide case against Israel Top UN court orders Israel to take all measures to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza, but does not call for ceasefire. Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2024
ICJ rules Israel must prevent acts of genocide in Gaza: Key takeaways International Court of Justice makes interim ruling in South Africa’s case against Israel over war in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2024
Israel-Hamas Conflict in Gaza: Death Toll Surpasses 26,000 This informative article discusses the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, including the death toll, the International Court of Justice's decision, and South... Top News · Jan 26, 2024
ICJ to deliver interim ruling on genocide case against Israel on Friday South Africa’s foreign minister will fly to The Hague for the ruling in a possible sign of Pretoria’s confidence in its case The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024
Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023 S Africa: World must urge Israel to stop ‘crime against humanity’ in Gaza Top diplomat Nalendi Pandor says she sees ‘very clear similarities’ between Israel’s occupation and system of apartheid.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 10, 2023 Middle East conflict takes diplomatic toll on African nations Two African countries that are strong supporters of the Palestinian people are facing turmoil amid the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas. South Africa's diplomatic links with Israel have soured following what it called the “unfortunate conduct” of the Israeli ambassador – while Tunisian lawmakers are at odds with the…
Radio France Internationale · Nov 9, 2023 South Africa to call in Israeli envoy for formal reprimand South Africa will call in Israel's ambassador to issue him with a "demarche", or formal reprimand, a senior foreign policy official said on Wednesday, potentially deepening divisions between the two countries over the war in Gaza.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 South Africa recalls ambassador and diplomatic mission to Israel and accuses it of genocide in Gaza South Africa’s government has recalled Monday its ambassador and diplomatic mission to Israel in condemnation of the bombardment of the Gaza Strip, calling it a “genocide”
Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2023 Israel-Gaza war: Why is Africa divided on supporting Palestine? Israel has made deep inroads into a continent traditionally sympathetic to Palestine. But its gains have limits too.
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023 India, Brazil, South Africa seek to amplify the Global South’s voice at IBSA meeting At UNGA78, EAM S. Jaishankar met with counterparts from Brazil, South Africa as part of IBSA. Discussed solidarity among Global South, UNSC reform, terrorism, climate finance, WB/IMF reform. He also held bilateral talks with Australia, Bahrain, Japan, UK on connectivity, economic linkages, regional dynamics.
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023 Emerging economies are pushing to end the dollar's dominance. But what's the alternative? Across the developing world, many countries are fed up with America’s dominance of the global financial system — and especially the power of the dollar
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 German foreign minister poses challenge to South Africa over its position on Russian war effort Germany's foreign minister has called for Russia “to stop the bombing” of Ukraine, a pointed message to South Africa as it draws accusations of aiding Moscow's war effort
France 24 · Jun 22, 2023 South African minister Naledi Pandor on African peace mission for Ukraine Last week, a quartet of African leaders headed out to Russia and Ukraine on a peace mission aimed at helping resolve the war between the countries that began last February with Russia's invasion of its neighbour. South Africa's International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor speaks to Georja Calvin-Smith about the mission's…
The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023 BRICS expansion still work in progress: EAM Jaishankar Expansion of the BRICS bloc is still a work in progress and members of the five-nation grouping are approaching the idea with a positive intent and an open mind, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 2, 2023 Brics nations open to expanding bloc as Putin arrest warrant looms As Brics foreign ministers meet in South Africa, diplomats from the bloc of major emerging economies say the group is open to enlargement. However their two-day conference has been overshadowed by questions over whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would be arrested if he attended a summit in August.