November 21, 2023
Africa: Brics-Plus Leaders Agree to Disagree On Contentious Middle East Issues
In a virtual summit held on Tuesday, leaders of the BRICS-Plus bloc skirted potential disagreements over members' differing positions on the Middle East conflict. Read more »
South Africa: Israel Recalls South African Ambassador Ahead of Parliamentary Vote On Shutting Pretoria Embassy
Israel has recalled Ambassador Eliav Belotserkovsky 'for consultations' as Parliament was expected to vote on Tuesday on whether to close the Israeli embassy in South Africa.… Read more »
November 20, 2023
South Africa: Gift of the Givers' Ahmed Abbasi, Killed in Gaza, Honoured At Cape Town Cathedral
A free Palestine and a reminder of love were the key messages at an interfaith service in Cape Town for Gift of the Givers Gaza office head Ahmed Abbasi, who was killed in the… Read more »
November 19, 2023
South Africa: Pro-Palestinian Group's Threatened Protest Forces Woolworths to Withdraw Israeli Couscous
The retailer says while it is neither pro-Palestinian nor anti-Israel, it must put the wellbeing and safety of its staff and customers first. Read more »
November 15, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Asks International Criminal Court to Probe War Crimes Charges Against Israel
During his state visit in Doha, Qatar, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa had taken steps towards laying a formal complaint with the International Criminal Court… Read more »
South Africa: William Kentridge Among Hundreds of Concerned South African Jews Calling for Ceasefire in Gaza
One heinous crime does not justify another. The experience of persecution and genocide is woven into our collective memory. We are therefore called upon to prevent it from… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Africa: Ukraine Can Rest Only Once It Has Expelled Russia, Zelensky Tells African Journalists
The Ukrainian president has acknowledged, however, that his country needed a large infusion of sophisticated Western weapons to achieve this. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Africa: Prosper Africa Coordinates 17 US Agencies to Help Boost Africa's Low Participation in AGOA
The root of the problem is that Africa is simply not producing enough goods that the US wants to buy. Read more »
November 07, 2023
South Africa: U.S. Senator Chris Coons Proposes Immediate Review of South Africa's AGOA Eligibility
His proposed Bill would extend Agoa for 16 years -- but possibly eject SA from the preferential trade programme. Read more »
November 06, 2023
South Africa: Third Time Unlucky for Traffickers Trying to Smuggle Millions of Rands of Cocaine From Brazil Into South Africa
A cocaine consignment from Brazil was recently intercepted at a harbour in Gqeberha. It is the third major bust in South Africa in about three weeks, bringing the value of the drug… Read more »
South Africa: Tel Aviv Diplomats Recalled Over 'Untenable' Situation With Israeli Ambassador
The South African government has decided to recall its diplomats in Tel Aviv for 'consultation' amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Read more »
November 05, 2023
Africa: Big Shortfall in Climate Funding Needed By Developing Countries Is 'Hugely Worrying' - UNEP
The funding developing countries need to deal with the present impacts of climate change (adaptation finance) is 50% bigger than previously thought, with Unep estimating the… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Pins Its Hopes On an Early 2024 U.S. Congress Renewal of AGOA
The US trade delegation has used the Agoa Forum, hosted last week in Johannesburg, to reiterate that its economic relationship with South Africa remains 'strong' despite the Lady R… Read more »
October 26, 2023
South Africa: Ahead of Crucial Agoa Forum, Pretoria Again Treads Fine Line With Stance On Israel, Palestine, Gaza
After engaging in energetic diplomacy with the US over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, South Africa is once again walking a tightrope, this time on the Israel-Palestine-Gaza crisis. Read more »
October 21, 2023
South Africa: Pollard's Late Penalty Gives Boks Last Gasp Semi-Final Win Over England
The Springboks are into their fourth Rugby World Cup final after beating England 16-15 in the semi-finals. Read more »
October 18, 2023
South Africa: South Africa's Offer to Mediate in Israel Must Not Be Ignored - Remember Northern Ireland
At a time when the US and much of Europe identify as supporters of the national security and self-determination of Israel, South Africa's embrace of similar goals for the people of… Read more »
October 17, 2023
South Africa: Naledi Pandor Denies Supporting Hamas Attack On Israel
International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor confirmed that she did speak to the Hamas leader to discuss getting humanitarian aid into Gaza. Read more »
October 15, 2023
South Africa: Sixteen South Africans 'Trapped in Gaza, Unable to Get Out'
The South Africans are on a UN rescue list, ready to be moved out of besieged Gaza when the opportunity arises. Read more »
October 12, 2023
South Africa: French Government Officials Undeterred By Just Energy Transition Implementation Delays
The French government is not deterred by the slow pace of the implementation of the Just Energy Transition in South Africa. France has committed to investing billions of rands… Read more »
October 11, 2023
South Africa: Australian Cops Ground Suspected Traffickers After Cocaine Worth R500m Flown in From South Africa
In 2019 two drug traffickers were arrested in Australia for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country in passenger planes from South Africa. Now, a similar takedown has… Read more »
October 09, 2023
South Africa: How Feasible Is South Africa's Offer to Mediate in the War Between Israel and Hamas?
Pretoria has offered to mediate to try to end the devastating war that has erupted between Hamas and Israel and which has killed well over 1,000 people on both sides in just two… Read more »
October 04, 2023
South Africa: Country Struggles to Consign Lady R to the Archives, Insists Won't Demand Brigety Recall or Apology
National security adviser Sydney Mufamadi says Pretoria won't demand US Ambassador Reuben Brigety's recall or an apology. Read more »
September 23, 2023
South Africa: Boks Face Low Road After Ireland Win a Thriller in Paris to Underline Favourites Status
The Springboks don't quite have their destiny in their hands after Ireland edged the world champions 13-8 in an absolute Rugby World Cup thriller at the Stade de France. Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Nienaber and Kolisi Confident Boks Can Win Rugby World Cup Despite Ireland Setback in Paris
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi remained confident that the Boks could still win Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2023 after Saturday's 13-8 Pool B loss to Ireland. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: African Peace Initiative On Russia-Ukraine Conflict 'Bearing Fruit' - Ramaphosa
Following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa's peace efforts regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine were bearing… Read more »