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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

South Africa

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ICJ ruling is a victory for human rights and justice

“The Peace Palace, seat of the International Court of Justice, the Hague, Netherlands. The court is the principal judicial body of the United Nations.” Photo: United Nations via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Deed) By GroundUp Editors via GroundUp The ruling on Friday by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is a victory for human rights and justice. Fifteen of the seventeen judges found that South Africa made a plausible case that the dreadful […]

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UN genocide ruling won’t change Israel’s behaviour: three reasons why

    By Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, University of South Africa South Africa took Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the latter’s military operation in Gaza, which South Africa calls acts of genocide. The excessive bombing campaign and wilful destruction of property, life and limb is hardly in dispute. Israel calls it legitimate acts of self-defense, following Hamas’s murderous incursion from Gaza on Israeli terrain on 7 October […]

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Uncontrolled Fires Ravage Breede Valley and Witzenberg Areas in Cape Winelands District

The Fire Services of the Cape Winelands District Municipality have reported that fires in the Breede Valley and Witzenberg areas persist uncontrollably. According to spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto, the escalation is attributed to robust north-westerly winds. The flames have intensified notably at Bains Kloof and Fairy Glen, leading to flare-ups in areas previously deemed contained. Otto expresses hope that the fire in Elandsberg will eventually extinguish itself.

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South Africa’s African Christian Democratic Party to Challenge President Ramaphosa in Parliament Over Stance on Israel-Palestine

Kenneth Meshoe, leader of South Africa's African Christian Democratic Party, has announced the party's intention to challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament over his remarks on the International Court of Justice's judgment and the Palestinian state. Meshoe contends that nations advocating for peace should encourage Hamas to acknowledge Israel's right to exist within secure borders. The ACDP believes that the judgment should serve as a catalyst for renewed efforts towards […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 26

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Appointment of Thulasizwe Buthelezi as AmaZulu Prime Minister Sparks Hope for Royal House’s Future

Kuthula Thwala, a lecturer in Historical Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, expresses optimism about the appointment of Thulasizwe Buthelezi as the AmaZulu prime minister, seeing it as a source of renewed hope for the Royal House. The announcement of Buthelezi's appointment was made by King MisuZulu kaZwelithini during the Battle of Isandlwana commemoration. Following the passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Thulasizwe Buthelezi takes on the responsibilities. Thwala, in a […]

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The two faces of Jacob Zuma – former South African president campaigns to unseat the ANC he once led. Who supports him and why?

    By Susan Booysen, University of the Witwatersrand Former South African president Jacob Zuma’s political comeback builds on support from marginalised and angry constituencies within or close to the governing African National Congress (ANC). His vengeful but “loyal” rebellion against the ANC resonates with these political constituencies. In mid-December 2023, Zuma announced that he would be supporting the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party), rather than the ANC, […]

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The wind is hampering efforts to contain a serious fire near Kluitjieskraal in the Western Cape

A change in wind direction is hampering efforts to control the Kluitjieskraal fire near Wolseley in the Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape. The fire in the Suurvlakte area split into two lines, one line on the Wolseley side of the Obiqua Mountain and another on the Wellington side. The municipality’s spokesperson, Jo-Anne Otto, says the fire on Wolseley’s side in the Verrekyker area just above the Kluitjieskraal moved rapidly […]

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ActionSA formally lodges a complaint to the Human Rights Commission against WesBank

ActionSA says it has officially lodged a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate Wesbank. The is over allegations that the finance provider is using a specific system to overcharge black clients. Wesbank has refuted allegations of discrimination against customers based on race, gender, or age. ActionSA’s spokesperson, Lerato Ngobeni, says they cannot condone nor tolerate the covert racism the bank represents.

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Meticulous Eastern Cape effort to keep vultures from extinction

A committee of Cape vultures explore their new surroundings soon after their arrival at Shamwari game reserve in the Eastern Cape. Photo: John Yeld By John Yeld via GroundUp It is hoped a new captive breeding facility at Shamwari game reserve in the Eastern Cape will help stem plummeting vulture numbers across southern Africa and prevent their imminent extinction. Earlier this week, 163 majestic white-backed vultures and Cape vultures took an […]

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