The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

ICJ rules Israel must stop Rafah operation, what’s next?

The International Court of Justice has issued a legally binding order for Israel to halt its invasion of Rafah.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024

ICJ demands Israel halt Rafah offensive

Israeli politicians rejected the ruling, which came as part of South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide

Salon · May 24, 2024

UN’s International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah

Israel insists it has the right to defend itself from Hamas militants and is not expected to comply with the ruling

Evening Standard · May 24, 2024

Migration, Infrastructure Woes Fuel S.Africa Poll Disinformation

Propagandists and scammers are exploiting xenophobia and anger over failing infrastructure to unleash a wave of disinformation ahead of South Africa's most contested polls since 1994, experts warn.

International Business Times · May 24, 2024

Eugen Sandow was the posterboy of physical culture: his 1904 visit to South Africa reinforced racist ideas

Eugen Sandow was an internationally famous strongman. The German-born British showman (1867-1925) toured the world challenging other strongmen and staging displays of strength. He declared himself to be a physical culturist and became the face of the physical culture movement and a pioneer of bodybuilding. Historically, the term “physical culture”…

The Conversation · May 24, 2024

The top UN court is set to rule on a request for it to order Israel to halt its offensive in Gaza

The top United Nations court is set to rule on an urgent plea by South Africa for judges to order Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza and withdraw from the enclave

The Independent UK · May 24, 2024

‘Unlock the door or we’ll kick it down’: why South Africa’s youngest politician is in a hurry for change

Fasiha Hassan is the same age as her country’s democracy and as election day approaches, the politician believes her party, the ANC, must evolve or die

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024

Top UN Court To Rule On S. Africa Gaza Ceasefire Bid

The top United Nations court on Friday will rule on a plea by South Africa to order a halt to the Israeli military offensive in Gaza, with Pretoria accusing Israel of "genocide".

International Business Times · May 24, 2024

Brandon King stars as West Indies beat South Africa by 28 runs in first T20I

Stand-in captain Brandon King scored 79 runs as West Indies triumphed over South Africa by 28 runs in the first Twenty20 international of a three-game series in Kingston on Thursday.

The Times of India · May 24, 2024

Gloucester vs Sharks live stream: how to watch the European Challenge Cup Final online and on TV, team news

The Challenge Cup Final sees the Cherry and Whites face South African opponents at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Here's how to watch a Gloucester vs Sharks live stream from anywhere.

TechRadar · May 23, 2024