insert_link Opinion Pieces 20 years ago South Africa had 40 qualified astronomers – all white. How it’s opened space science and developed skills since then Southern African Large Telescope. SAAO, Author provided Patricia Ann Whitelock, South African Astronomical Observatory; Daniel Cunnama, South African Astronomical Observatory, and Rosalind Skelton, National Research Foundation South African astronomy started an important journey two decades ago, when an initiative to attract and train future scientists in the field welcomed its first group of students under the National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme. World class facilities have been established during this […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa ActionSA is set to announce its nominee for the City of Tshwane’s deputy mayor position ActionSA is set to announce its nominee for the City of Tshwane’s deputy mayor position today. The announcement is expected to be made by the party’s national chairperson, Michael Beaumont. ActionSA’s spokesperson, Samkelo Mgobozi, says they have consistently been advocating for the need for a deputy mayor to ensure that the principles of co-governance were applied. todayJanuary 15, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa A Unisa lecturer says South Africa made a compelling case against Israel University of South Africa lecturer, Mametlwe Sebei, says South Africa’s legal team beyond a shadow of a doubt, made a compelling case for genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice. South Africa submitted a request to the court that Israel’s military assault on Gaza transgressed its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention. Israel has denied this. Sebei says South Africa’s case was based on facts and the principles […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa Lawyer receives hero’s welcome at OR Tambo Airport Tembeka Ngcukaitobi shakes hands with admirers at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday. Photos: Ihsaan Haffejee By Ihsaan Haffejee via GroundUp Tembeka Ngcukaitobi was caught off guard by the reception he received when he entered the arrival hall at OR Tambo International airport on Sunday. The popular advocate was returning from presenting South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The slightly startled Ngcukaitobi […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa The DA in South Africa says last year’s special remission process was a disguise to release Jacob Zuma The DA in South Africa says it is shocked at the number of criminals who have reoffended since being released in terms of president Cyril Ramaphosa’s special remission process last year. Former president Jacob Zuma along with 16-thousand-472 inmates were released in a process from August until November, in a bid to reduce overcrowding in prisons. Ninety-seven of those released have been rearrested. The DA’s, Janho Engelbrecht, says it is […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 7
insert_link Opinion Pieces South Africa’s legal team in the genocide case against Israel has won praise. Who are they? By Narnia Bohler-Muller, Human Sciences Research Council South African justice minister Ronald Lamola led a top legal team to argue the country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 11 January. South Africa argues that Israel’s indiscriminate retaliatory bombing and siege of Gaza contravenes the Genocide Convention. More than 23,000 Palestinians, including at least 10,000 children, have been killed. Narnia Bohler-Muller, an international law […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa SA’s President commends the ANC for what he calls, its transformative impact on South Africa since 1994 SA President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the ANC for what he calls, its transformative impact on South Africa since 1994. Speaking at the 112th birthday celebrations in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, Ramaphosa highlighted what he deemed significant positive changes in the country compared to the apartheid era. He emphasised the progress made over the past 30 years, stating today’s South Africa is a vastly improved version. Ramaphosa says the party’s 112th anniversary […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa SA President Ramaphosa announced the launch of a new ANC crowdfunding initiative SA President Ramaphosa announced the launch of a new ANC crowdfunding initiative. During a gala dinner in Mpumalanga, Ramaphosa detailed that the initiative invites supporters to donate to the ANC. He emphasises, the funds raised will play a crucial role in enhancing the party’s financial sustainability and self-sufficiency. todayJanuary 15, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa Israel hits back at ‘distorted’ genocide case Israel said Friday it was not seeking to destroy the Palestinian people, as it hit back at what it called a "profoundly distorted" and "malevolent" genocide case against it at the UN's top court. South Africa has launched an emergency case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) arguing that Israel stands in breach of the UN Genocide Convention, signed in 1948 in the wake of the Holocaust. Pretoria wants […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 6
