South Africa

Jewish journalist kidnapped and murdered in Johannesburg

Steven Gruzd, 53, a senior journalist and researcher, and a well-known figure in Johannesburg's Jewish community, was kidnapped and murdered on Saturday in the city center.

Persona non grata

Rift between Israel and South Africa intensifies

Pretoria orders Israel’s chargé d’affaires to leave within 72 hours as Jerusalem responds by expelling South Africa’s senior diplomatic representative.

Belgium joins South Africa in ICJ genocide case against Israel

Belgium files a declaration of intervention to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

'Bondi Jihad':

Chief Rabbi Goldstein's warning

Refusing to call the threat by its name endangers free world, says Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein

South Africa’s proposed Apartheid Bill:

A bill that targets Zionists, Jewish S. Africans, and Israelis

The proposed legislation document outlines concerns that a proposed Apartheid Bill in South Africa could disproportionately target and criminalize Zionist Jewish South Africans and their activities related to Israel. Opinion.

Trump:

US to block South Africa from 2026 G20, end all subsidies

Trump said South Africa 'is not worthy of membership anywhere,' citing alleged abuses against white farmers and a dispute over the G20 handoff at this year’s summit.

South Africa:

Trump's unfinished business

Trump built a thriving business of making antisemites pay, but he’s got unfinished business to make South Africa’s antisemitic government pay. Opinion.

South Africa investigates:

How did a plane with refugees arrive in South Africa?

Plane carrying 153 Gazan refugees lands in South Africa, is detained at the airport.

Ironic

SA Pres responds to Trump that 'boycotts don't work'

Cyril Ramaphosa claims boycotts are ineffective in response to the Trump Administration's decision not to attend the GA summit in South Africa, despite his party's endorsement of the anti-Israel BDS movement.

South African Amb. to France dead after falling from hotel

Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa's body found near hotel. He is believed to have jumped from the 22nd floor.

Jewish Agency chairman cancels trip to South Africa

Former IDF General and Jewish Agency chairman Doron Almog canceled a planned trip to South Africa due to concerns an arrest warrant could be issued against him.

Time for Trump to target his South African counterpart

The country is Ramaphosa’s collateral damage. The overlord of a bedlam state is the kingpin criminal, Iran asset, BRIC stooge, Islamist ally, white-hating wrecker. Opinion.

Zohran Madmani:

'Palestinian plight brought me into politics'

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Madmani told supporters that he had only entered politics due to the issue of 'aprtheid in Palestine' after living in South Africa as a child.

SA Chief Rabbi denounces government's support for Iran

Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein says pre-emptive attack saved Israel and the Jewish People from 'another Holocaust.'

SA Chief Rabbi:

President Ramaphosa “cursed” for ICJ case against Israel

Rabbi Warren Goldstein says South Africa's leader cursed Israel and now faces global humiliation, failure to condemn 'Kill the Boer' chant, and rising violence marking ANC's moral collapse.

South Africa lacks moral leadership and proper leaders

South Africa has a government that is clueless about everything except self-enrichment and theft and it has the chutzpah to malign and attempt to harm Israel. Now it also lied to Trump. Opinion.

Watch:

Trump clashes with South African President at White House

US President plays video showing persecution and murder of white people in South Africa during his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. 'I’m sorry I don’t have a plane to give you.'

A Zelensky-style slapdown for South Africa?

By any definition South Africa is a failed state with a “governing capacity unable to fulfil the administrative and organizational tasks required to control people and resources..." Opinion.

South African MPs who visited Samaria face backlash at home

A leading South African newspaper published a racist caricature mocking the MPs who visited Samaria.

Report:

South African ICJ case against Israel delayed by 6 months

Israel secures 6-month period to prepare its response after objecting to South Africa's illegal attempt to submit evidence without allowing Israel to view said evidence, i24NEWS reports.

Samaria:

South African MPs pledge support for Israeli sovereignty

Members of Parliament from South Africa toured Samaria as guests of governor Yossi Dagan and declared their support for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

US lawmakers push for review of South Africa ties

Republican congressmen introduce a bill to reassess Washington’s relationship with South Africa, citing Pretoria’s alignment with hostile regimes and terror-linked entities.

Nicaragua pulls its participation in ICJ case against Israel

Nicaragua informed the Court that it had decided to withdraw its participation in South Africa's case that accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza.

US declares South Africa ambassador persona non grata

US Secretary of State says South African Ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool 'is a race-baiting politician who hates America,' says he is no longer welcome in the US.

Trump executive order on South Africa has verified God’s threat

Russell Mead: “Nations warped by Israel-hatred tend to make one dumb decision after another.” Trump: You like keeping company with regimes that wish us ill? No more money for you. Goodbye. Opinion.

Over anti-Israel case at ICJ

US slashes aid to South Africa

Trump signs executive order to reduce US financial aid to South Africa, cites its land policies and its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

The second coming should sanction a wicked African government

Trump will never let an African government on the skids make bad mischief for Israel. Tehran has already plucked this low lying fruit turning putrid in the noonday African sun. Opinion.

Pro-Israel judge to take over ICJ presidency

Judge Julia Sebutinde, the only judge to rule in Israel's favor, is set to assume presidency of ICJ, after resignation of current President Nawaf Salam.

SA Chief Rabbi invites counterterror task force to South Africa

'There is a growing terror threat from Iran against Jews worldwide, and the task force’s work in South Africa will assist all diaspora communities,' says Chief Rabbi Goldstein.

Cuba joins South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

Cuba becomes the latest country to declare its intention to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice.

Ireland formally joins ICJ genocide case against Israel

Ireland formally joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. The move comes amid already strained relations between Israel and Ireland.

GOP reps seeking to cancel trade agreements with South Africa

Republican Senators are pushing the incoming Trump Administration to take steps against South Africa for accusing Israel of genocide at the ICC and for its government's ties to Russia, China, and Iran.

Cape Town:

Suspected bomb found outside Cape Town Jewish Community Center

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis condemned any potential attack, emphasizing that 'I know all Capetonians will join me in condemning such actions unequivocally.'

SA Chief Rabbi:

It's time to establish the 'United Nations of the Free World'

In the wake of the ICC’s malicious arrest warrants issued against PM Netanyahu and Former Defense Minister Gallant, Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein calls for a global realignment of democratic nations into a new United Nations of the Free World.

South Africa submits 'evidence' to ICJ of alleged genocide

South Africa submits 'Memorial' to International Court of Justice containing the 'evidence' to support its accusation Israel is committing a genocide in the war against Hamas.

October 7 One Year Later:

Israel on the brink of a paradigm-shifting victory?

In a stirring address, South Africa Chief Rabbi Goldstein pays tribute to the “unbreakable strength, awe-inspiring bravery and heroism of the Israeli people.”

States supporting terrorism slander Israel at the UN

Turkey and Qatar criticize Israel, accuse it of committing 'genocide in the Gaza Strip'.

South Africa trying to buy time at The Hague

South Africa is required to present evidence of its claim that Israel is committing genocide by the end of October but is working to get an extension since it does not have enough evidence.

Report:

Israel lobbying Congress to press South Africa to drop ICJ case

Israel is lobbying members of Congress to press South Africa to drop its legal proceedings in the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

SA Chief Rabbi:

'By abandoning the Bible and Israel, you endanger Europe'

The Anglican Archbishop and the Pope are silent in the face of jihadi threat engulfing Europe, indifferent to the murder of Christians in Africa and hostile to Israel’s attempts to battle the forces of terrorism, claims South Africa's Chief Rabbi Goldstein in hard-hitting address.

At the ICJ

Turkey seeks to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

Turkey files an official request to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel over its conduct in the war in Gaza in the International Court of Justice.

SA presidential inauguration

Chief Rabbi declares unequivocal support for Israel

At the ceremony ushering in new 'government of national unity,' South Africa’s Chief Rabbi stands up for Jewish pride, delivering a statement about the historic Jewish connection to Israel, and the imperative of freeing the hostages held by Hamas.

PA seeks to join South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

Palestinian Authority files application with International Court of Justice to join South Africa as a party in its Gaza genocide case against Israel.

South African Minister:

'America is next in line for prosecution'

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor said a group of lawyers is working on a class action suit against non-Israelis who serve in the IDF.

Chile joins South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

Chilean President Gabriel Boric accuses the IDF of using “indiscriminate and disproportional” force in Gaza.

Freed hostage Sapir Cohen receives warm welcome in South Africa

Cohen, whose boyfriend Sasha Troufanov remains in captivity and was featured in a video released by Islamic Jihad yesterday, visits Jewish community of South Africa despite government's anti-Israel stance.

South African Pres. leads chants of 'From the River to the Sea'

South African Jewish leaders condemn President Cyril Ramaphosa for leading chant calling for elimination of the State of Israel at campaign rally.

Mexico seeks to intervene in ICJ case against Israel

International Court of Justice announces that Mexico has filed a “declaration of intervention” in the case brought by South Africa against Israel.

'Ground-breaking order'

South Africa hails ICJ ruling on Rafah operation

South Africa's government welcomes ruling by the International Court Justice that ordered Israel to halt the operation on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

ISGAP:

South Africa further positions itself as a bad actor

ISGAP Responds to ICJ Ruling on Israel’s Actions in Gaza, Ahead of New Report on South Africa’s Ties to Iran, Qatar and Hamas​

Watch Live:

ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah operation

Watch live as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague rules on request to order halt Israel's Rafah offensive in Gaza as part of a larger case brought by South Africa.

ICJ to deliver ruling on Gaza war today

Hague court expected to issue ruling on South Africa's demand Israel be forced to stop war against Hamas this afternoon.

Israel to Hague:

There're 50 tunnels between Rafah & Egypt - with hostages in them

Israeli delegation responds to South Africa's claims of genocide at the Hague, anti-Israel woman screams 'Liars!' at the Israeli delegation - and is removed from the room.

160 lawyers demand US investigate South African gov. corruption

Shurat HaDin leads lawyers in penning letter to Sec. Blinken, Congress, accusing South African government of accepting bribes from Iran to accuse Israel of genocide at the ICJ.

Israel to send defense team to International Court of Justice

Israel decides to send a defense team to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, which will discuss South Africa's request to take measures against Israel.

ICJ to discuss South Africa's request for measures against Israel

South Africa last week submitted an urgent request to the ICJ, asking it to impose additional provisional measures against Israel over its actions in Rafah.

South Africa Chief Rabbi calls out Biden’s betrayal

Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein denounces President Biden's decisions to reduce support for Israel.

Egypt joins South Africa's ICJ genocide suit against Israel

Egyptian Foreign Ministry adds its voice to attempt to charge Israel with genocide at the International Court of Justice after IDF prepares for Rafah operation.

Foreign Ministry:

South Africa continues to be Hamas's legal arm

A statement by Israel's Foreign Ministry denounced the South African appeal against Israel's conduct since the last hearing in the Hague, claiming that the country was once again serving Hamas's ends.

Over Rafah operation:

South Africa asks ICJ to take additional measures against Israel

South Africa submits urgent request to International Court of Justice, says previous measures are not fully addressing the changed circumstances.