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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

Lucas Radebe details his early Leeds United struggles after swapping South Africa for West Yorkshire

Lucas Radebe would go on to be a Leeds United legend - but it wasn't all plain sailing after he signed from Kaizer Chiefs

FourFourTwo · Jan 16, 2024

404 no error! Prakhar beats Yuvraj Singh's 24-year record

BENGALURU : Prakhar Chaturvedi wasn’t picked for the squad that will be defending India’s under-19 world title in South Africa later this month. But the Karnataka teen has ensured selectors will be keeping a keen eye on him from here on. Playing a marathon knock that took 885 minutes, the…

The Times of India · Jan 16, 2024

Senegal vs Gambia live stream: how to watch AFCON 2023 game online

The Senegal vs Gambia live stream promises to be a must watch as electric Sadio Mane looks to inspire his nation once again. Here's how to watch it live, wherever you are.

WhatToWatch · Jan 15, 2024

Healthy food is hard to come by in Cape Town’s poorer areas: how community gardens can fix that

In 1950, as part of the Group Areas Act, South Africa’s apartheid government banished people of colour to outlying areas, away from central business districts. The Cape Flats are one such area, sprawling to the east of central Cape Town.

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2024

20 years ago South Africa had 40 qualified astronomers – all white. How it’s opened space science and developed skills since then

South African astronomy started an important journey two decades ago, when an initiative to attract and train future scientists in the field welcomed its first group of students under the National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme.

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2024

Scottish actor joins reading of South Africa's genocide case against Israel

DOZENS of major actors have come together to read South Africa’s filing against Israel submitted to the International Court of Justice in the…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024

Albanese says Australia will not participate in ICJ case against Israel and instead focus on ‘political solution’

Prime minister suggests court cases won’t bring peace between Israel and Palestine, as Penny Wong sets off for a trip to the Middle East

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2024

It’s not only Israel on trial. South Africa is testing the west’s claim to moral superiority

Supporters of Palestine have long been told their position is fringe. But this case gives them legitimacy – and tests the limits of human rights, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024

Israel’s Response To South Africa’s Genocide Case At The ICJ, Explained

"Israel has the inherent right to take all legitimate measures to defend its citizens and secure the release of the hostages."

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 15, 2024