Johannesburg

Israel-South Africa tensions

El Al suspends flights to South Africa

El Al Israel Airlines announces it will be suspending its route to Johannesburg at the end of March: Israelis don't want to fly to South Africa.

South Africa:

At least 16 dead in gas leak near Johannesburg

Authorities say the leak is believed to have been linked to illegal mining activities. Children are among those killed.

Watch: Rioting across S. Africa as former president sentenced

Stick-wielding protesters looted & marched through the streets of Johannesburg as former president was sentenced to prison for corruption.

Israeli killed in accident in South Africa

22-year-old Israeli killed, three others injured, in accident in Johannesburg.

Fugitive rabbi to remain in South African jail

Johannesburg court rules Rabbi Berland will stay in prison until decision is made regarding his extradition to Israel.

Stowaway Survives 11 Hour Flight in Airplane Wheel Recess

Two stowaways cling on amid lethal cold at dizzying heights in flight from South Africa to UK; one falls to death in London, other lives.

Fugitive Rabbi Escapes Arrest Again in Johannesburg

Head of Shuvu Banim sect Rabbi Eliezer Berland, wanted for sex crimes in Israel, once against manages to evade South African police.

Fugitive Rabbi Nearly Nabbed at Johannesburg Wedding

Shuvu Banim leader Rabbi Eliezer Berland in hiding after plainclothes police infiltrate wedding party; followers lament 'discrimination.'

South Africa: Armed 'Palestinian' Arrested Near Pro-Israel Demo

Police say heavily armed 'Palestinian national' equipped with rifle, pistol and other weapons apprehended near Johannesburg rally.

Fugitive Rabbi 'In Hiding' in South Africa, Sources Claim

Despite warnings from local Jewish leaders, Rabbi Eliezer Berland does not make an appearance in Johannesburg. Has he gone into hiding?

Live from South Africa: Mandela Memorial

Memorial attended by tens of thousands in Johannesburg's JNS Stadium - despite the rain.