Jan 09 Former UK opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn to join South Africa’s delegation accusing Israel of genocide By Gerald Imray, Associated Press South Africa brought the case against Israel last month, accusing it of intending "to destroy Palestinians in Gaza," and asked the U.N.'s top court to order Israel to halt its attacks. Continue reading
Jan 05 Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius released after serving nearly 9 years in prison for killing girlfriend By Gerald Imray, Nqobile Ntshangase, Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Pistorius will live under strict parole conditions, including a ban on speaking to the media, until his sentence expires in December 2029. Continue reading
Jan 03 Read the full application bringing genocide charges against Israel at UN top court By Mike Corder, Associated Press The full filing by South Africa, and Israel's decision to defend itself, at the International Court of Justice sets up a high-stakes showdown before a panel of judges in the court's Great Hall of Justice. Continue reading
Jan 02 Israel to defend itself at world court after South Africa files genocide accusations By Melanie Lidman, Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Since the war began, Israel has banned entry of food, water, medicine and other supplies to its population of 2.3 million people, except for a trickle of aid that the U.N. says falls far below its needs. Continue reading
Dec 29 South Africa launches case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza By Mike Corder, Associated Press South Africa has launched a case 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. Continue reading
Nov 21 Israel withdraws ambassador ahead of South African vote to close Israeli embassy By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Earlier this month, South Africa recalled its ambassador to Israel and withdrew all its diplomatic staff from the country. Continue reading
Nov 06 South Africa recalls ambassador to Israel and accuses country of genocide in Gaza By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press The government also threatened action Monday against the Israeli ambassador to South Africa over his recent remarks on the African country's stance on the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading
Sep 09 Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Zulu minister and controversial South African leader, dies at 95 By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi founded the Inkatha Freedom Party, the third largest political party in South Africa when the country transitioned from the racist apartheid system to a democratic one in 1994. Continue reading
Sep 01 Authorities begin identifying bodies as emergency services leave South Africa fire scene By Gerald Imray, Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press A spokesperson says emergency services conducted three searches through all five stories of the building and believe that all bodies and body parts have now been removed. Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch 4:29 News Wrap: McConnell cleared to continue working a day after news conference freeze up In our news wrap Thursday, Sen. Mitch McConnell got the green light to continue working a day after he froze up during a news conference, the White House asked Congress to pass a stopgap funding bill and prevent a partial… Continue watching