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News and updates about South Africa

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.

President Ramaphosa “cursed” for ICJ case against Israel

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.

South Africa lacks moral leadership and proper leaders

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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.'

Trump clashes with South African President at White House

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.

A Zelensky-style slapdown for South Africa?

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.

South African MPs who visited Samaria face backlash at home

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.

South African ICJ case against Israel delayed by 6 months

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.

South African MPs pledge support for Israeli sovereignty

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.

US lawmakers push for review of South Africa ties

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.

Nicaragua pulls its participation in ICJ case against Israel

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.

US declares South Africa ambassador persona non grata

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.

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

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.

US slashes aid to South Africa

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.

The second coming should sanction a wicked African government

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.

Pro-Israel judge to take over ICJ presidency

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.

SA Chief Rabbi invites counterterror task force to South Africa

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.

Cuba joins South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

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.

Ireland formally joins ICJ genocide case against Israel

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.

GOP reps seeking to cancel trade agreements with South Africa

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.'

Suspected bomb found outside Cape Town Jewish Community Center

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.

It's time to establish the '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.

South Africa submits 'evidence' to ICJ of alleged genocide

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.”

Israel on the brink of a paradigm-shifting victory?

States supporting terrorism slander Israel at the UN

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

States supporting terrorism slander Israel at the UN

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.

Israel lobbying Congress to press South Africa to drop ICJ case

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.

South Africa trying to buy time at The Hague

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.

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

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.

Turkey seeks to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

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.

Chief Rabbi declares unequivocal support for Israel

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.

PA seeks to join South Africa's ICJ 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.

'America is next in line for prosecution'

Chile joins South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

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

Chile joins South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

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.

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

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.

Mexico seeks to intervene in ICJ case against Israel

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.

Freed hostage Sapir Cohen receives warm welcome in South Africa

'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.

South Africa hails ICJ ruling on Rafah operation

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.

ICJ to deliver ruling on Gaza war today

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​

South Africa further positions itself as a bad actor

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 orders Israel to halt Rafah operation

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.

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

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.

Israel to send defense team to International Court of Justice

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.

160 lawyers demand US investigate South African gov. corruption

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.

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

South Africa Chief Rabbi calls out Biden’s betrayal

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

South Africa Chief Rabbi calls out Biden’s betrayal

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.

Egypt joins South Africa's ICJ genocide suit against Israel

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.

South Africa continues to be Hamas's legal arm

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.

South Africa asks ICJ to take additional measures against Israel

South Africa:

Pres. Ramaphosa turned antisemitic at meeting on antisemitism

South Africa’s president rehearsed genocide charge against Israel in meeting with local Jewish leaders following 7/10 massacre.

Pres. Ramaphosa turned antisemitic at meeting on antisemitism

South Africa politician vows to 'immediately' close Jewish school

Western Cape Land Party candidate Mehmet Vefa Dag says his first act as premier will be to close Cape Town United Herzlia Schools, blames divine wrath at support for Israel for storm damage.

South Africa politician vows to 'immediately' close Jewish school

Foreign Ministry on ICJ ruling:

'Israel places no limitations on the aid to Gaza'

Israel’s Foreign Ministry responds to ICJ decision ordering Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza: South Africa has failed yet again in its cynical attempts to exploit the ICJ.

'Israel places no limitations on the aid to Gaza'

ICJ orders Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza

In continuation of South Africa's genocide case against Israel, the International Court of Justice has imposed additional provisional measures on Israel.

ICJ orders Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza

'Enough is enough'

Ireland to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel

Irish Foreign Minister says Hamas' October 7 attack and what is happening in Gaza now "represents the blatant violation of international humanitarian law on a mass scale."

Ireland to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel

MK to South African Rep.

‘You support terrorism and defend Hamas'

Terse confrontation at Inter-Parliamentary Union conference between MK Danon and South African representative who expressed concern over the situation in Gaza.

‘You support terrorism and defend Hamas'

South African Jews 'fight back' on Human Rights Day

As their government aligns with Hamas and Iran, South African Jews turned several Johannesburg suburbs yellow by tying yellow ribbons around trees in support of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

South African Jews 'fight back' on Human Rights Day

South African FM at it again:

'Israel setting precedent to defy ICJ'

South Africa’s Foreign Minister accuses Israel of defying ICJ interim ruling that it should take action to prevent acts of genocide as it fights Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

'Israel setting precedent to defy ICJ'

South African Jews:

'Foreign Minister instigated a witch hunt'

South African Board of Jewish Deputies blasts Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor who announced that dual South African-Israeli citizens who served in the IDF would be arrested.

'Foreign Minister instigated a witch hunt'

South African Foreign Minister:

South Africans serving in the IDF will be arrested

South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said that South African citizens who serve in the IDF will be arrested the moment they return to the country.

South Africans serving in the IDF will be arrested

For the second time:

South Africa asks ICJ for measures against Israel

South Africa petitions International Court of Justice to impose emergency measures on Israel over "widespread starvation" resulting from its offensive in Gaza.

South Africa asks ICJ for measures against Israel

Israel submits report on war to ICJ

Following hearing on South Africa's lawsuit against Israel, Israel submits report to International Court of Justice, detailing the steps it is taking to minimize harm to Gaza civilians.

Israel submits report on war to ICJ

Israel foils diplomatic attack in African Union

An expansive diplomatic effort by the Foreign Minister prevented the AU from stripping Israel of its observer status and declaring that Israel had committed genocide.

Israel foils diplomatic attack in African Union

South Africa:

MP threatens 'bloodbath' if city given to 'Zionists'

MP Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam of the National Freedom Party said in a parliamentary debate that 'we will not allow you to make this a Jewish state!'

MP threatens 'bloodbath' if city given to 'Zionists'