South Africa

Authorities reported that a bus carrying worshippers from Botswana veered off a bridge in South Africa, killing at least 45 people. An 8-year-old child was the sole survivor and was receiving medical treatment for severe injuries. The bus plunged 164 feet into a ravine after going off the Mmamatlakala bridge in northern South Africa before catching fire, as stated by the Limpopo provincial government. The provincial government mentioned ongoing search operations, but bodies were badly burned or trapped inside the vehicle,…

Law enforcement officials in South Africa apprehended a murder suspect who inadvertently caused a fatal fire, resulting in the deaths of 77 individuals in Johannesburg last year. An unidentified 29-year-old confessed to beating and strangling a man in the building's basement before setting the body ablaze with gasoline and a match. This startling revelation occurred during his testimony at the investigation into the tragic fire that occurred in Johannesburg, one of the worst disasters in South Africa. The suspect admitted…

South Africa is bringing Israel to the U.N.'s top court over "genocide" in Gaza, seeking to halt military operations. Pretoria sends top lawyers to The Hague for an ICJ showdown with expertise in international law and court arguments. A legal 'A-team' led by John Dugard and Tembeka Ngcukaitobi urges Israel to suspend military operations in Gaza. Israel's government calls the case an "absurd blood libel" and selects expert lawyer Malcolm Shaw to represent them at the ICJ. Shaw is known for advising on various…

South Africa has initiated legal action against Israel by submitting a case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the mistreatment of Palestinians during ongoing attacks in Gaza. The ICJ confirmed that the application was lodged due to Israel allegedly violating its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide concerning Palestinians in Gaza. In their statement, South Africa accused Israel of genocidal acts with the specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza as…

President Ramaphosa of South Africa condemns Israel for war crimes and genocide in Gaza, urging a diplomatic break. He emphasized violations of international law in a BRICS consortium meeting. Ramaphosa called for a cease-fire, humanitarian aid, and ICC prosecution of war criminals in Gaza. He emphasized that the conflict's root cause is the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza continue, causing a death toll of over 14,000, including a significant number of children and women. In…

South Africa made the decision on Monday to bring back its diplomats from Tel Aviv in order to reassess the bilateral relationship due to the increased violence and civilian casualties in Gaza. Cape Town has a history of advocating for peace in the Middle East and supporting Palestinians, drawing parallels between their struggle and South Africa's own fight against apartheid until 1994. Naledi Pandor referred to the recall of diplomats as a routine procedure, stating that it was necessary to evaluate the potential for…

It is the end of a year of excitement for the Zulu people. After the death of King Goodwill Zwelithin in March 2021, the coronation of Prince Misuzulu is approaching. Part of the family questioned in court his accession to the throne that the queen had…

The neutrality that Pretoria shows makes some of the opposition and public opinion furious. South Africa abstained in a vote condemning the Russian invasion before the UN General Assembly in early March. A closed vote implying a bias condemns the opposition.…

When Cape Town's locals ration water for the day, the region's vineyards are irrigated by irrigation pipes, reflecting the sharp division of the country's precious resource. It has been four years since the tourist capital of South Africa almost ran out, during a drought that caused the city to limp towards a "Day Zero" when all pipes would be emptied. Now the water flows generously, but not for everyone. South Africa is the most unequal country in the world, with race playing a decisive factor, a…

In tonight's edition: As commodity prices soar due to war in Ukraine, South Africa's finance minister warns the country could face fallout from food price inflation and oil, but that the conflict could also lead to an increase in the country's export earnings.…