South Africa

Boycott Lobby Warns S. Africa on ‘Made in Israel’ Label

A South African boycott lobby has accused the government of violating the law by allowing “Made in Israel” on Ahava cosmetics.

Turning Passion into Action: Jewish Innovators in S. Africa

First gathering of young South African Jewish innovators; empowering Jews and improving Jewish life.

South Africa Go Home

African States Rebuff South African Leadership Pretensions

South Africa's failure to win the top job in the African Union reflects resentment over South African pretentiousness and relative success.

ANC Celebrates Party Centenary

African National Congress' 100th Birthday Scorned by Press

Thousands of ANC supporters partied with their party to celebrate its centenary. The press slammed the ANC for living off its history

South African Pharmacy Faces Boycott over Dead Sea Products

Pro-Arab groups in South Africa enraged at pharmacy giant for selling Dead Sea products made in Israel.

Zuma Christianity Hurt Africa

Jacob Zuma Blames Christianity for Orphanages and Old Age Homes

In the complex world of church-state relations in post-apartheid South Africa, the president rocks the boat.

Durban UN Climate Conference Ends with Mostly Talk, No Action

An all-night weekend session at the UN climate change convention in Durban, South Africa ends with few agreements but little real action.

South Africa Shuns Dalai Lama

Denial of Entry to Dalai Lama Slammed as Retreat from Principles

By denying entry to the Dalai Lama, South Africa continued its policy of diplomatic and economic expediency

Malema Proves Racism Alive and Well in South Africa

ANC youth leader Julius Malema was found guilty of hate speech for singing an Apartheid-era song calling for the killing of white farmers.

Qaddafi Garbage Trashes China

Trash Paper Trail Ties China to Arms Transfers to Qaddafi

Documents found by a correspondent in a trash heap shed light on Chinese arms sales to Qaddafi.

Zuma's Frankenstein Monster

The African National Congress Youth Turn Against Zuma

Jacob Zuma used the youth league to win a power struggle but now the league is gunning for him.

South African Misses Qaddafi

South Africa Persists in Hostility to Qaddafi Overthrow

South Africa continues to condemn Qaddafi's overthrow for bypassing Africa, accuses West of presaging a new colonialist drive.

South Africa's 'Most Wanted' Escapes, Again

Bongani Moyo, linked to some 30 armed robberies, escaped from South African custody for a second time this year.

Assad Backed by BRICS Wall

Security Council Will Not Condemn Syria

Action in the UN Security Council to condemn the Assad regime for its atrocities is going nowhere.

First African Muslim Convoy to Gaza

First African convoy aims to stick Israel with “apartheid state” label; aid organized by banned radical Muslim group.

Qadaffi Gets Another Life Preserver

South Africa's Jacob Zuma may effectively undercut the diplomatic legitimacy of the Libyan intervention

S. African University Cuts Ties with Ben Gurion University

The University of Johannesburg has severed all scientific ties with Israel's Ben Gurion University of the Negev (BGU).

South African Ambassador Returning

Pretoria sends back ambassador who was recalled following Gaza flotilla incident but still has demands.

After South Africa’s Latest Racist Murder, 'None of Us are Safe'

White supremacists worry in South Africa: Two white farmers are murdered weekly; Al-Qaeda threatens to “blow up” the upcoming World Cup games.