insert_link South Africa The African Christian Democratic Party says South Africa won’t be able to prove Israel has the necessary genocidal intent The African Christian Democratic Party believes South Africa will not be able to prove that Israel has the necessary genocidal intent against the Palestinian people as required by the Genocide Convention. The International Court of Justice in The Hague in the Netherlands will hear South Africa’s genocide case against Israel today and tomorrow. ACDP leader, Kenneth Meshoe, says the South African government could have played a far more constructive role […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa SA President Urges Journalists to Uphold Balance and Unbiased Reporting at Peter Magubane’s Funeral President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on journalists to maintain a commitment to producing balanced and unbiased representations of the country. He was speaking at the funeral service of renowned photographer Peter Magubane in Johannesburg. Ramaphosa emphasised that the South Africa captured by Magubane’s lens is different from the South Africa of today. He highlights the crucial role played by journalists, stating that through their work, including that of Magubane, the […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 3
insert_link 2 3 Oshiwambo Onghela omuvalu wovakwashiwana va Palestine ovaulika olupandu lavo ku SA, eshi atwala Israel komangu yoimbuluma. Onghela omuvalu wovakwashiwana va Palestine ovali vangudumana moshilando shedina Ramallah ponele opo tapuhangwa oshihongwa fano shomupresident kwali nale wa SA Nelson Mandela, tava ulike olupandu lavo kuSouth Africa eshi atulilamo oshilongo Israel oshibofa komangu yoimbuluma paiwana (ICJ). Ovakufimbinga pefimbo loshiningwanima ota kulopotwa vali vaheda omapulakata nomapandela tava pula opo oita mo Gaza ikale yaxulifwapo. Oshihongwafano sha Mandela osha talika sha kalelapo epopilo lova Palestina Gaza oshoyo mo West Bank pamwe […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 26 3 2
insert_link World Palestinian observer welcomes South Africa’s ICC move against Israel The Palestinian Observer mission to the United Nations has welcomed the move by South Africa to haul Israel before the International Court of Justice. South Africa filed the lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide in its war on Gaza. It's seeking an order from the court to stop the brutal military assault that has killed more than twenty thousand Palestinians. Palestinian Observer, Riyad Mansour says South African papers filed with the […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa United Democratic Movement has added its voice to calls for the resignation of SA’s Higher Education minister Blade Nzimande The United Democratic Movement in South Africa has added its voice to calls for the resignation of Higher Education, Science and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande following corruption allegations. Nzimande denied accusations from the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, who released recordings suggesting he and NSFAS chairperson Ernest Khoza sought kickbacks. The non-profit alleges a one-million-rand payment to Nzimande’s South African Communist Party. UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says he is not surprised […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Eskom’s board has officially announced the appointment of the board of directors Eskom’s board has officially announced the appointment of the board of directors for the National Transmission Company of South Africa. This forms a crucial element of Eskom’s legal separation into three entities – Generation, Distribution, and Transmission. The newly appointed chairperson, Priscillah Mabelane, will lead a team of 12 executives, with Brian Armstrong taking on the role of lead independent director. Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati emphasises the move is […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 3
insert_link World Palestinian Observer to UN welcomes ICJ case against Israel The Palestinian Observer mission to the United Nations has welcomed the move by South Africa to haul Israel before the International Courtof Justice. South Africa filed the lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide in its war on Gaza. It's seeking an order of the court to halt the brutal military assault that has killed more than twenty thousand Palestinians. Palestinian Observer, Riyad Mansour says South Africa papers filed with the court […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, is leading the country’s delegation to The Hague South Africa's Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, is leading the country’s delegation to The Hague in the Netherlands where the country’s genocide case against Israel will be heard in the International Court of Justice. The delegation consists of prominent diplomats and officials who will join forces with global political figures like former British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn. Lamola says he is determined to end the humanitarian crisis […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 6
insert_link Opinion Pieces South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: expert sets out what to expect from the International Court of Justice By Magnus Killander, University of Pretoria The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will be holding public hearings on 11-12 January at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the court, in a case brought by South Africa against Israel. South Africa has accused Israel of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention in its military bombardment and siege of Gaza, which started after the deadly 7 October Hamas attack […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 16
