S. African Jewish newspaper penalized for criticizing BDS cartoon
South African Jewish publication kicked out of main press body for refusing to apologize for labelling BDS cartoon antisemitic.
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Death toll in South African floods surpasses 340, as thousands remain stranded
Officials declared a disaster emergency after catastrophic flooding ravaged entire communities in the Durban area.
Germany rips Russia over claim it is 'fighting Nazis' in Ukraine
'We're kinda experts on Nazism,' says German embassy in South Africa, after Russia claims its invasion of Ukraine is to 'fight Nazism.'
South African twins plead guilty to plotting terror attacks against Jewish targets
Twins plead guilty to multiple terror charges, including attempting to join ISIS and planning to attack Jewish events and conferences.
African Union rejects bid by South Africa and Algeria to strip Israel of observer status
Attempt by Algeria and South Africa to revoke Israel of its status as observer in African Union rejected.
South Africa's former chief justice apologizes for pro-Israel comments
South Africa's former chief justice apologizes for comments he made in 2020 pledging support for Israel.
Hail to the Chief
Steve Biko gave a new dimension to the struggle for freedom. His cruel murder and the incarceration of his colleagues didn't stop it. Op-ed.
South African doctor: 'Omicron leaving as quickly as it came'
'In South Africa those who were vaccinated suffered only mild illness from Omicron - unlike those who weren't vaccinated,' Dr. Coetzee says.
'The right to enter the land of Israel is the birthright of every Jew'
The Chief Rabbi of South Africa, Rabbi Warren Goldstein, says that Israel's travel ban has been traumatic for Diaspora Jews.
SA Chief Rabbi: Limited lifting of travel ban isn't enough, rescind it completely
Rabbi Warren Goldstein: "No fundamental policy shift has been made: Jews from “red” countries still cannot enter the country".
Archbishop Tutu and the disturbing power of intersectionality
South Africa’s struggle was nothing like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but Tutu's bias showed how easily myths lead people astray. Op-ed.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies at age 90
Nobel Peace Prize laureate known for part in South Africa's struggle against apartheid dies at age 90.
South African Miss Universe contestant receives death threats from anti-Israel activists
Lalela Mswane, who finished in third place at the pageant in Israel, calls out voices in her country who had called for a boycott.
South African President tests positive for COVID-19
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms.
WHO: Data suggests Omicron is ‘less severe’
World Health Organization says severe cases of new COVID-19 variant remain low in South Africa.
The secret Hanukkah menorah in a South African Muslim neighborhood
Ma'or, married to a Muslim man before fleeing to Israel with her children, recounts the moment she realized her place was not among Muslims.
South Arica to Israel: Vaccine effective against Omicron variant
Early data from South Africa encouragingly shows that the vaccines are effective against serious illness even against the Omicron variant.
Doctor who discovered Omicron: Most cases are 'extremely mild'
South African physician who discovered Omicron variant says panic at this stage is unwarranted, noting most cases are 'very mild'.
Mortality rates doubling in South Africa, where new variant was first sequenced
Head of Public Health Services Dr. Sharon Alray-Price: Variant has 38 mutations in spike protein, precisely in areas we're concerned about.
South Africa: We are being punished for our early detection
South Africa has started engaging countries that have imposed travel bans to persuade them to reconsider.
WHO names new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron'
World Health Organization says newly identified COVID-19 variant in South Africa is a "variant of concern".
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation offer condolences over Eliyahu Kay's murder
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation offer condolences to the bereaved family of former South African employee Eliyahu Kay.
South Africa denounces beauty queen over Israel visit
South African government dissociates itself from decision by Miss South Africa to take part in annual Miss Universe in Israel.
Booker Prize goes to novel about a South African Jewish mother’s dying wish
Author Damon Galgut wins prestigious prize for novel about South African Jewish woman's dying wish.
South Africa may have the most antisemitic government in the free world
Mandela was sympathetic to Zionism as a movement for freedom and self-determination. Today SA befriends N. Korea, not Israel.Op-ed.
South Africa’s do or die remedy
A merit-free economy and a doomed society are wedded. Discard merit and you invite collapse. Witness South Africa. Op-ed.
Could political rioting have caused chemical spill in S. Africa?
Investigators are trying to decide whether a chemical spill off the coast of Durban was caused by a warehouse fire looted by protesters.
Watch: Food shortage in S. Africa with dozens killed in riots
'Utter chaos' has enveloped South Africa in wake of the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma.
45 killed in South Africa riots
Police Minister says violence which followed jailing of former president could leave parts of country without food.
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.
Watch: Supporters of former S. African president, Jacob Zuma, demand his release
South Africa's former President was due to begin a jail term on corruption charges, but an appeal is holding up the punishment.
Sisyphus and our never ending task as Jews
Facing an audience whose mind is made up on anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism makes pushing Sisyphus' boulder up the hill seem easy. Op-ed.
Chief Rabbi of South Africa: There's no apartheid in Israel
Rabbi Warren Goldstein disputes South African President's claim regarding Israel's policy but shares calls for peace.
RAA condemns Human Rights Watch
The RAA has released a statement with a sharply critical analysis of the Human Rights Watch use of the word 'apartheid' regarding Israel.
'Baptism of fire': Police come under fire in South Africa
A passing vehicle sprays armored vehicle transport with volley of bullets as 'brazen daylight attacks' on the rise in South Africa.
Hebrew U. team unveils evidence of 2.6 million-year-old tools
Israeli researchers working at Wonderwerk Cave in South Africa uncover oldest evidence of cave inhabiting hominids ever.
Rabbi saves Torah from fire: 'I was fulfilling a higher purpose'
After wildfire engulfs Cape Town University, campus rabbi jumps into action to save Torah and pairs of tefillin left behind.
South Africa: Rabbi, students tied up in yeshiva break-in
After murder, armed robbers break into Johannesburg yeshiva, attack rabbi and two students, cutting up prayer shawl, using it to tie them up
South African BDS activist gives pro-Hitler university lecture
BDS activist being investigated by the University of Cape Town for defending Hitler in lecture he gave to students the week of Yom HaShoah.
South Africa's Chief Justice refuses to back down from pro-Israel comments
Mogoeng Mogoeng spoke of his "love" for Israel and attacked his country's antagonistic behaviour toward the Jewish State.
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