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Spain applies to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide

Spain says it will ask a United Nations court for permission to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

The Independent UK

South Africa’s largest oil refinery sold for a few cents: will BP and Shell be held accountable for environmental damage?

The sale of the South African Petroleum Refinery (Sapref), jointly owned by multinational energy companies BP and Shell, to the state-owned Central Energy Fund for R1 (five US cents) raises questions about whether the company is evading its social and environmental liabilities.

The Conversation

Spain says to join South Africa’s Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ

The case accuses Israel of violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention in its war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera

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South Africa Reflects On Post-Election Soul-Searching

South Africa post-election: grappling with historical legacies, future direction, and the quest for unity and inclusivity.

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ANC leaders propose government of national unity after losing majority in South Africa

Party says it has reached out to opposition leaders after election result as it looks to form coalition

The Guardian - UK

Anrich Nortje moves up in ICC rankings after T20 World Cup heroics

NEW DELHI: South African pacer Anrich Nortje made a significant climb in the recently released ICC Men's T20I Bowling Rankings, following his outstanding performance against Sri Lanka in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.

The Times of India

South African voters shifted support in 2024 but that’s nothing new – surveys after previous elections showed party loyalty was fluid

To the casual observer, the outcome of South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial elections, which herald a new era of national coalition governance, may appear to represent new electoral trends. But that is not the case.

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S.Africa Minister Charged As Part Of Corruption Probe

A South African minister was arrested and charged with corruption on Wednesday, as his ANC party wrangles with how to form a new government after major election losses.

International Business Times

South Africa’s election results present 3 options for government: all are fraught with danger

South Africans do not have a deep culture of coalitions. There have been a few coalitions at provincial and municipal levels but most of these were quite unstable.

The Conversation

T20 World Cup: No breakfast at team hotel and poor scheduling irk Sri Lanka

NEW YORK: "What did you have for breakfast?" Maheesh Theekshana was asked in the mixed zone after Sri Lanka's loss to South Africa on Tuesday. "You want an honest answer," Theekshana shot back.

The Times of India

Complicated coalition talks ahead in South Africa after ANC loses majority

In this edition: South Africa prepares for complicated coalition talks after the ANC lost its historic majority in parliament over the weekend. Also, dozens of African heads of state head to Seoul for a summit aimed at deepening ties with South Korea. Plus we head to Ethiopia, where the Tigray…

France 24

Why musicians die in poverty – South African study reveals battle to make ends meet

Benefits and appeals were recently launched to support the medical costs of veteran South African guitarist Madala Kunene. It’s not the first time such initiatives have been necessary, nor the first time that media and politicians have expressed astonishment that a renowned musician “died in poverty”.

The Conversation

BDS founder hails campus protests for taking Israeli divestment mainstream

Omar Barghouti, who attended Columbia University in the 80s, says student solidarity with Palestine in US and elsewhere has educated the world

The Guardian - US

UK galleries rushed to diversify art after Black Lives Matter, artist says

South Africa-born painter Gavin Jantjes says institutions tried to buy work they ignored decades earlier

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The Independent UK

South Africa thump dismal Sri Lanka to start T20 World Cup with a bang

The Proteas skittled Sri Lanka for just 77 and cruised to

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Palestinian Officials Seek To Join Genocide Case Against Israel

Palestinian officials seek to join South Africa's case against Israel for genocide in Gaza. Ongoing conflict in Gaza leads to humanitarian crisis. ICJ orde...

The Times of India

It's a tough wicket from a batting perspective: Proteas skipper Aiden Markram after defeating Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: The T20 World Cup's opening match between South Africa and Sri Lanka took place at the Nassau Stadium in New York, where the pitch conditions were far from ideal. Both team captains expressed their dissatisfaction with the surface.

The Guardian - UK

South Africa scrape a win as big-time cricket premieres in New York

South Africa began their T20 World Cup with a victory at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, taking 16.4 overs to chase Sri Lanka’s modest 77

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The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Anrich Nortje shines as South Africa cruise to commanding win over Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Anrich Nortje dismantled Sri Lanka with career-best figures of 4/7 as South Africa leveraged the available bounce to secure a six-wicket victory in their T20 World Cup opener on Monday.

The Independent UK

'State of Palestine' applies to join South Africa's case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide

Palestinian officials have applied on behalf of the “State of Palestine” at the top U.N. court for permission to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

The Times of India

Watch: South Africa pacer Ottneil Baartman strikes with his first ever delivery in World Cup cricket

South Africa's Ottneil Baartman struck off the first ball in his World Cup debut when he ran in to bowl for the Proteas in their opening game of ICC's showpiece T20 tournament against Sri Lanka in New York on Monday .

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South Africa election: ANC’s lost majority ushers in a new era of coalition politics

From the moment this year’s South African general election was called, through the whole campaign, the main question everyone here was asking was whether the African National Congress (ANC) could extend its 30-year rule.

The Guardian - UK

South Africa’s ANC faces tough decisions after losing majority

Party will have to pick coalition partners and then try to reform itself in response to declining support

The Conversation

South Africa: coalition government won’t fix past failures – expect the private sector to play a bigger role in delivering power, transport and security

To help save the planet, governments across the globe are choosing to adopt sustainable policies and encourage (or coerce) the private sector to do likewise. Given the climate crisis, most responsible governments are focusing on finding every possible means to meet existing needs without sacrificing the planet to meet the…

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South Africa: new Drakensberg nature reserve will protect ancient rock art, wildlife, livelihoods, grasslands and water

South Africa’s Drakensberg mountains have a new 6,500 hectare nature reserve. The new Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve is working with communities and will preserve ancient rock art, vital grasslands and water sources for millions of people. It connects a neighbouring world heritage site to another nature reserve, expanding a huge…

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