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April 04
Africa: Standard Chartered, Old Mutual Fintech Arms to Launch UAE Wealth Management Platform
The new wealth platform will be headquartered in the UAE, the Middle East's financial hub, providing access to advanced budgeting, savings and investment solutions for users in the… Read more »
March 07
South Africa: South Africa Asks ICJ to Urgently Act to Prevent 'Full-Scale Famine' in Gaza
South Africa has again approached the International Court of Justice, with an urgent plea to issue additional emergency measures and modifications to its earlier order against… Read more »
February 15
Southern Africa: Embargo Against Invasive Israeli Spyware Essential After International Court of Justice Ruling
Southern Africa has proved to be very much open for business for Israeli spyware, despite the fact that controls on the uses of these technologies barely exist. Governments have… Read more »
January 14
South Africa: SA's Genocide Case Against Israel Could End the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza, Says Amnesty International
Aid organisations, solidarity campaigns and scholars have voiced their support for South Africa's genocide case against Israel, which concluded on Friday afternoon at the… Read more »
January 12
South Africa: 'Nothing Will Stop This Suffering, Except an Order From This Court' - - SA Sets Out the Evidence Against Israel
South Africa's high-powered legal team urged the International Court of Justice to assert its authority at the Hague on Thursday. Israel will present its arguments on Friday. Read more »
January 10
South Africa: Parties Weigh Up SA's Genocide Case Against Israel - Newbies Change Starts Now and Rise Mzansi in Support, Maimane's Bosa Says It's a 'Misstep'
The International Court of Justice in the Hague will hold its first hearing in South Africa's genocide case against Israel on Thursday. Which South African political parties back… Read more »
November 28, 2023
South Africa: SA Catholic Bishops Condemn War in Gaza and Ask Israeli Ambassador Hard-Hitting Questions
On the eve of his departure for Israel, ambassador to South Africa Eliav Belotsercovsky received a forthright letter from the President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops'… Read more »
November 22, 2023
South Africa: Pretoria Ponders Implementing ANC Vote to Cut Ties With Israel
Officials point out that any decision on severing relations with Israel would have to be made by the Cabinet, which meets again on 29 November. Read more »
November 21, 2023
South Africa: National Assembly Approves 'Non-Instructive' Resolution to Cut Diplomatic Ties With Israel and Shut Embassy
With a vote of 248 for and 91 against, the amended EFF motion calling on the government to close the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and cut diplomatic ties was carried in the National… Read more »
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 06, 2023
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 »
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 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 »
August 30, 2023
South Africa: Saudi Arabia's Inclusion in Brics+ Bodes Well for South Africa's Agricultural Exports
It is important for a country like South Africa to push for geographic diversification of trade, especially in light of intensifying geoeconomic tensions and growing protectionism… Read more »
August 14, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Still Arming Saudis and UAE Despite Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
Arms worth hundreds of millions of rands continue to flow to the United Arab Emirates, while South African companies are helping Saudi Arabia to build its own weapons manufacturing… Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: Iran's President Will Probably Attend Brics Summit - Minister of International Relations
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor has insisted that Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi's likely attendance at the BRICS Summit does not mean the group… Read more »
April 20, 2023
South Africa: How Provincial Govt Fixed Up Dilapidated Airport for UAE Royals
Once the hub of the short-lived and grandly named Ciskei International Airways, the Bulembu Airport near Qonce -- despite a multi-million rand facelift in 2007 -- had become a… Read more »
April 13, 2023
South Africa: Guptas' Lawyers Knew About Failed Extradition Long Before South Africa Was Informed
The South African government has investigated the secretive extradition hearings and judgment. A clear picture of Dubai's duplicity is emerging, say sources with first-hand… Read more »
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