South Africa

Several Indonesian civil society organizations and activists have come out in support of a case filed by South Africa at the International Court of Justice which accuses Israel of engaging in “genocidal acts” in Gaza. In the case…
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South Africa launched a case Friday at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks. South Africa’s submission to the International Court…
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South Africa plans to change its law so that it has the power to decide whether or not to arrest a leader wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Obed Bapela's remarks come amid intense speculation over whether South Africa…
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South Africa on Monday commemorated slain anti-apartheid activist Chris Hani amid calls for a fresh probe into the murder that almost plunged the country into a race war 30 years ago. Hani, a hugely popular figure and the then leader of…
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Defending champions Senegal, South Africa and Burkina Faso qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations in matchday four on Tuesday while Namibia are close to joining them after a shock win over Cameroon. Reigning African Footballer of the…
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South Africa's corruption watchdog said on Tuesday it will use its subpoena powers to get answers from President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations he covered up a robbery at his luxury home. The Public Defense Office said Ramaphosa's…
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A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg’s Soweto township has killed at least 14 people and left three others in critical condition, according to police. Police say they are investigating reports that a group of men arrived in a…
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At least 17 young people were found dead at a nightclub in a township in South Africa’s southern city of East London on Sunday, police said. “We got a report about 17 (people) that died in a local tavern in Scenery Park which is based in…
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Tulio de Oliveira, who runs the Genetic Sequencing Institutions in South Africa, has announced the emergence of two new sub-strains of the highly pathogenic "Omicron" mutant of the Coronavirus, in the country. He said in tweets on…
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Rhino poaching in South Africa was 15 percent higher in 2021 than the preceding year as coronavirus restrictions that limited movement were eased, official figures showed Tuesday. A total of 451 animals were killed in 2021, which is…
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