South Africa

Elderly British couple kidnapped in South Africa

British foreign office confirms kidnapping by 'terrorists' in South Africa.

South African Minister to boycott tennis match against Israel

South Africa's Sports Minister says he will boycott tennis match against Israel because of "Israeli discrimination and occupation."

South African ruling party votes to downgrade Israel embassy

African National Congress announces downgrade of South Africa’s embassy in Israel to a liaison office.

BDS South Africa draws inspiration from Israeli leftists

'What makes this photo even more special? The people carrying these BDS cut-outs in Israel are Israeli themselves.'

Watch: South African leftists threaten to occupy Israeli embassy

Members of South Africa's third largest party demand Israel withdraw ambassador, threaten to 'occupy Israeli embassy'.

White Afrikaners slaughtered, destitute; media silent

Ethnic cleansing of traditional Afrikaner areas goes on as death toll rises.

South African brothers added to terror blacklist

Twin brothers threatened US embassy, Jewish institutions.

South African Jews sue local politician

Jewish community of South Africa files lawsuit against local politician over offensive tweets about the Holocaust.

‘Gas All Jews,’ swastika drawn on South African campus

University of Pretoria condemns anti-Semitic graffiti found on campus message boards.

Israel in South Africa's sights

South Africa working to impede strengthening of ties between Israel and other African nations.

South African ruling party calls to downgrade ties with Israel

African National Congress calls for the downgrading of Embassy in Israel due to alleged Israeli “lack of commitment on Palestine”.

Jewish lawyer who defended Nelson Mandela remembered

Joel Joffe, who defended Mandela during 1963-4 Rivonia Trial and was then forced to leave South Africa, passed away at 85.

'Heil Hitler was merely in recognition of Nazi uniform'

South African student, principal apologize for anti-Semitic taunts during Holocaust play.

Hecklers shout ‘Heil Hitler!’ in Jewish school’s Holocaust play

Teenage hecklers interrupt school play in South African Jewish school with shouts of 'Heil Hitler!'

South Africa Chief Rabbi protests government corruption

Rabbi Warren Goldstein urges South African citizens to join him in protest against President Zuma.

South African lawmaker: IDF a 'murderous machine'

Israel to summon South Africa’s ambassador following anti-Israel remarks made by two senior officials.

South African opposition leader blasted over Israel visit

South Africa’s ruling party accuses opposition party of being controlled by "Apartheid Israel" after its leader visits Israel.

South African President: Don't visit Israel

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma calls on South Africans not to visit Israel in order to show solidarity with “the people of Palestine”.

Bureaucracy delays bringing body home for burial

The body of Yitzchak Katzin, from the city of Ariel, killed late Thursday in South Africa, has not yet been brought to burial in Israel.

Resident of Ariel killed in South Africa

Yitzhak Katzin of Ariel killed in a parachute accident near Pretoria, South Africa.

'South Africa becoming more balanced toward Israel'

Watch: ILTV speaks with the International Christian Embassy’s Ambassador to South Africa

Israeli killed in accident in South Africa

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

Watch: South African rep shouted down by anti-Israel activists

When South Africa's Ambassador to Israel mentioned terrorist murder of three Israeli youths, BDS activists nearly brought him to tears.

Photos: Gaza's last tiger leaves 'world's worst zoo'

The inhumane neglect of the Khan Younis zoo came to an end when the last animals left today. "I am very sad," lamented owner Ziad Aweda.

Exposing the myth of an Apartheid Israel

'Africa’s future depends on Israel'

Christian African leaders met and planned with Natan Sharansky over the Jewish Agency's work on the continent.

Representing Israel on the African Continent

Watch: Special interview with Arthur Lenk - Israel's ambassador to South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland and Mauritius

Rabbi Berland's arrest extended

As Rabbi Eliezer Berland's trial begins, Rishon Letzion court rules to extend his arrest.

S. African twins remanded over Jewish institutions attack plot

23-year-old twins Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee Thulsie suspected of plotting to attack US Embassy and Jewish institutions, join ISIS.

Extradition of Eliezer Berland begins, as own son shuns him

Berland's son Nahman condemns 'criminal' father, as Breslov rabbis warn public to 'keep away' from fugitive rabbi.

South African twins planned to blow up US embassy, Jewish sites

Two South African brothers planned to join ISIS, wanted to bomb US embassy, Jewish institutions in Pretoria.

Watch: Making the Shabbat a 'people's movement'

South Africa's Chief Rabbi explains why there is low anti-Semitism in his country - and issues an invitation for Arutz Sheva readers.

Former CIA agent: US helped arrest Mandela

Ex-CIA spy reveals America's role in capture of Nelson Mandela in 1962. 'Kennedy administration had no love for Mandela'.

Protest in Ramat Gan: Free fugitive Rabbi

Hundreds of Rabbi Eliezer Berland’s followers demonstrated in front of the South African embassy calling for his release.

Fugitive rabbi claims 'Israeli government targeted me'

Shuvu Bamin sect leader wanted for sexual assault claims the Israeli government ‘improperly’ flagged him, as well as other rabbis.

South Africa: No extradition for fugitive rabbi – yet

Rabbi Berland wanted in Israel for sexual assault appears in Joburg Court in Johannesburg.

South African Muslims call to arrest Peres

Muslim Lawyers Association of South Africa asks prosecutor to arrest former Israeli President during his upcoming visit to the country.

Fugitive rabbi threatens South Africa's chief rabbi

Wanted in Israel for sexual assault, Rabbi Eliezer Berland accuses Warren Goldstein of setting police on his hotel hideaway in South Africa.

Black South Africans speak out against 'Israel apartheid' slur

'Israel Collective' organization asked Black South Africans to comment on one of the most common anti-Israel accusations.

PM: South Africa arrest warrants against IDF officers 'ugly'

South Africa issues arrest warrants on several top Israeli defense and intelligence officials, leading Netanyahu to condemn.

South African newspaper pulls ad about Hamas, says Jewish group

South African Zionist Federation says a local newspaper cancelled an advertisement revealing the truth about Hamas.

South Africa Hosts Hamas Despite Israeli Protests

ANC chairman accuses Israel of 'state-sponsored crime on Palestine' at Hamas rally in Cape Town.

South African President Meets with Hamas; Foreign Ministry Livid

Foreign Ministry summons deputy ambassador in outrage over the meeting, hours after Hamas calls for suicide bombings.

South Africa's Ruling Party Discourages Travel to Israel

South Africa's ruling party recommends that travel to Israel be discouraged unless it is for solidarity with the “Palestinian struggle”.

BDS Protest Against Pharrell in South Africa Fizzles

Only 2,000 people protest American musician's performance in South Africa, but BDS says it was successful anyway.

Singer Pharrell Williams to Face Down BDS in Cape Town

BDS movement promises 40,000-strong protest of performance by Grammy winner over partnership with store that imports from Israel.

Watch: South African Chief Rabbi Slams Law Targeting Jews

Rabbi Warren Goldstein slams 'insulting' review of citizenship laws to prevent Jews serving in IDF, blasts anti-Israel 'obsession.'

South Africa Planning to Stop Jews from Joining IDF?

South African Jews livid after ruling party announces it will review dual citizenship in order to prevent local Jews from joining IDF.

South Africa Threatens Students Who Visited Israel

Deputy minister accuses students who traveled to Israel with South Africa Israel Forum of bring African National Congress into 'disrepute.'

Former South African President Rejects Sanctions Against Israel

Former South African president F.W. de Klerk says sanctions against Israel would be "counterproductive".

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.

South Africa Tries Sudanese President for Darfur War Crimes

After initial warm welcome despite ICC warrant, S. African court tries man behind Darfur crimes after barring his exit from the country.

ICC Calls to Arrest Sudanese President for War Crimes

International court calls on South Africa to make arrest during state visit; Johannesburg ignores warrant.

Why Israel refused S. African Education Minister Blade Nzimande

Liberman Blasts South Africa After Israel Denies Minister a Visa

South African Communist Party describes Israel as "apartheid regime", evoking harsh response from FM Liberman.

Comedian Trevor Noah Has a Friend Named Hitler

In Daily Show podcast from earlier this year, new host Trevor Noah reveals he has a South African friend named after brutal Nazi leader.

South African Student Council Seeks to Expel Israel Supporters

Students Representative Council at the Durban University of Technology demands administration kick out students who support Israel.

South African Jewry: 'Much Reassured' by Abbas

Leaders of two top Jewish organizations meet 'president' Abbas and give glowing reports, despite his support of terror.

South Africa: Israeli Construction 'Undermines' Peace

South African President Jacob Zuma slams 'settlement activities' Wednesday, as Abbas makes first official visit.

South African Store Bans BDS In-Store Protests

Woolworths achieves ban on anti-Israel activists breaking into stores, after pig heads dumped in kosher section last month.