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South AfricaSouth Africa orders Israeli envoy out over 'insulting' social media posts- South AfricaSouth Africans invited to comment on Bill targeting Israel supportSouth Africans are being encouraged to take part in a public consultation process on a proposed Private Members Bill that seeks to criminalise support for Israel. Civil society organisation Dear SA says public interest has been strong, with about 50,000 responses already submitted through its…December 31, 2025
- WorldTrump warns Hamas has ‘short period of time’ to disarmPresident Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Hamas, saying the militant group would have a “short period of time” to disarm following his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The remarks came as the US administration seeks to reinforce the Gaza ceasefire and progress to…December 30, 2025
- South AfricaUS Senate confirms Bozell as ambassador to South Africa amid diplomatic strainsThe US Senate on Wednesday confirmed conservative activist Leo Brent Bozell III as ambassador to South Africa in a party-line vote of 53-43, with all Democrats opposing the nomination. Bozell was confirmed alongside 96 other diplomatic and sub-cabinet level nominees in a bloc vote. He takes up the…December 19, 2025
- WorldIsraeli Military Fires Senior Generals After October 7 AttackThe Israeli military has dismissed several senior officers, including three generals, over failures connected to the October 2023 Hamas assault, the deadliest attack in Israel’s history. The decision, announced Sunday, follows months of internal reviews and growing public pressure for…November 24, 2025
- South AfricaUS revokes visa of South Africa's former foreign minister PandorThe United States has revoked the visa of former South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor without providing an explanation, Pandor confirmed on Wednesday, in a move that follows her prominent role in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Pandor said…November 20, 2025
- WorldHamas Reaffirms Commitment to Gaza TruceGAZA CITY – Hamas has reiterated its commitment to the Gaza truce and to returning the remains of Israeli hostages believed to be buried beneath the rubble of destroyed buildings. The statement comes as Turkey dispatched specialist teams to assist in locating the bodies of 19 hostages, who were…October 17, 2025
- South AfricaMandla Mandela Set for Release on TuesdayPRETORIA, South Africa- South African officials have confirmed that Mandla Mandela and five other South African activists detained by Israeli forces will be released on Tuesday, following diplomatic efforts to secure their freedom. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)…October 6, 2025
- WorldHamas Negotiator Returns to Spotlight after Deadly Doha StrikeDOHA, Qatar- Hamas’s senior negotiator Khalil al-Hayya has appeared on television for the first time since last month’s Doha strike, in which Israel targeted him and other Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital. In a pre-recorded message aired overnight in Qatar, al-Hayya broke weeks of silence…October 5, 2025
- South AfricaTensions Rise as South Africa Demands Mandela’s ReleasePRETORIA, South Africa- The South African government is working to secure the release of Mandla Mandela and four other citizens detained by Israeli forces during a recent humanitarian flotilla mission to Gaza. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has been holding…October 5, 2025
- WorldSAMA Suspends Israeli Medical ties amid Gaza CrisisJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has announced the immediate suspension of its relationship with the Israeli Medical Association (IMA), citing concerns over the ongoing Gaza crisis. SAMA said its decision followed a comprehensive review of its professional…October 5, 2025
- WorldIsrael Defense Minister Warns Hamas of AnnihilationJERUSALEM, Israel- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas on Monday to surrender and release hostages or face annihilation, as ceasefire talks stalled amid ongoing military operations in Gaza. Katz issued the warning on X, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump called for Hamas to…September 8, 2025
- South AfricaFormer Israeli commander cancels South Africa visit over arrest fearsFormer Israeli military commander Doron Almog cancelled his planned trip to South Africa on Sunday over concerns he could be arrested in connection with Israel's military operations in Gaza, the Jewish Agency confirmed. Almog, who chairs the Jewish Agency for Israel and served as commander of the…August 31, 2025
- WorldIran Vows to Monitor and Respond to ThreatsIran Defense Minister, General Aziz Nasirzadeh, stated that Iran is closely monitoring its adversaries and is prepared to respond to any aggressive actions. The remarks were made during a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday with a South African delegation led by General Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief of the…August 12, 2025
- WorldGaza Mourns Al Jazeera Journalists Killed in Israeli StrikeIsrael’s military confirmed it deliberately targeted Sharif, labelling him a Hamas “terrorist” responsible for rocket attacks, a claim Al Jazeera and press freedom groups, including the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), have dismissed as baseless. The Israeli military released a graphic…August 11, 2025
- USTrump Condemns Netanyahu's Corruption Trial as 'Witch Hunt'US President Donald Trump has strongly criticized the ongoing corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labeling it a "political witch hunt" and asserting that the United States will "not stand" for it. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump highlighted the…June 29, 2025
- BusinessOil Prices Drop 5% as Israel OKs Ceasefire with IranOil prices collapsed by more than 5% on Tuesday after Israel confirmed it had accepted a US-brokered ceasefire proposal with Iran, defusing fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict that could have crippled global energy supplies. The announcement followed 12 days of intense hostilities between…June 24, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa urges UN mediation after US strikes on IranJOHANNESBURG - South Africa has expressed deep concern over the United States military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling for the United Nations to lead peace efforts between Washington, Tehran and Tel Aviv. President Cyril Ramaphosa had hoped President Donald Trump would use American…June 22, 2025
- World94 Israelis Injured in Iranian Missile Strikes Last NightAt least 94 people were hospitalised in Israel following overnight missile strikes launched by Iran, Israel’s Health Ministry said on Wednesday. Among those injured, one person is in moderate condition, 85 sustained minor injuries, and five remain under medical evaluation, with their condition not…June 18, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa Condemns Israeli Strikes on Iran Nuclear SitesJOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South Africa condemned Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities Friday that killed at least 78 people, calling the attacks a violation of international law and sovereignty. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) expressed "profound…June 14, 2025
