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On This Day in 2002: Scotland loss means unwanted history for Berti Vogts

The defeat to South Africa in Hong Kong followed setbacks against France, Nigeria and South Korea.

The Independent UK

S.Africa Top Court To Rule On Zuma Election Ban Monday

South Africa's graft-tainted former president Jacob Zuma on Monday will learn whether he can legally be barred from standing as a candidate in the country's May 29 general election.

International Business Times

$38,000 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize awarded to post-Apartheid series

South African-born photographer wins $38,000 Deutsche Börse Photography with her exhibition on decolonization

Digital Camera World

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'There is no respect anymore' as ambulances come under attack in South Africa

That's what one paramedic says of the targeting of ambulance crews. Criminals are after phones and wallets along with medical equipment and drugs. We ride along with a Cape Town crew in a Red Zone.

WEKU

This researcher found billions in ‘invisible’ gold in Jo’burg’s mine dumps

At 26 years old, Steve Chingwaru uncovered 420 tonnes of gold in buried mining waste. Now everyone wants to hire him.

Al Jazeera

Porky Hefer’s zoomorphic furniture draws attention to the crucial role of wild species

South African artist Porky Hefer presents a new menagerie of inhabitable animal sculptures at New York’s Galerie56, on view until 26 August 2024

Wallpaper

Jacob Zuma Vows To Tackle Poverty And Unemployment

Former President Jacob Zuma unveils manifesto focusing on job creation, crime reduction, and economic empowerment for marginalized communities in South Africa.

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South African government for speedy issuance of visas for Indian tourists

The Hindu

S.Africa's Zuma Stages Rally Despite Candidacy Doubts

Graft-tainted former South African president Jacob Zuma staged a huge election rally Saturday, vowing to return to power despite a legal challenge to his candidacy.

International Business Times

South African communities vs Shell: high court victories show that cultural beliefs and practices count in climate cases

When the Shell petroleum company announced in 2021 that it wanted to explore for fossil fuels off South Africa’s pristine Wild Coast, Indigenous communities in the area immediately fought back through the country’s courts.

The Conversation

Putin’s friends are helping Russia upend the US-led world order

Vladimir Putin is wrapping up a trip to China, where his warm ties with President Xi Jinping have led to booming trade and increasing defense coordination. More than two years since his February 2022 invasion of Ukraine began, it’s a far cry from efforts by the US and its Group…

The Times of India

South Africa’s ICJ genocide case aimed at defending Hamas, Israel claims

Israel complains of ‘obscene exploitation’ of genocide convention and asks judges to throw out bid to halt Rafah offensive

The Guardian - UK

Israel tells UN court it has right to press on with assault in Gaza’s Rafah

Rejecting South Africa’s accusations of genocide, Israel claims case makes ‘a mockery of the heinous charge’.

Al Jazeera

Israel says South Africa genocide case at UN court 'totally divorced' from facts

Israel lashed out Friday at South Africa's case before the UN's top court, describing it as "totally divorced" from reality, as Pretoria urges judges to order a ceasefire in Gaza.

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The Independent UK

After 12 days, South Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed building with 33 dead, 19 still missing

Authorities say an exhaustive rescue operation to find missing construction workers trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in South Africa is ending after nearly two weeks and with 19 people still unaccounted for

Radio France Internationale

South Africa's 2024 Elections: young voters and the legacy of apartheid

South Africa is holding general and provincial elections on 29 May. In this episode of Spotlight on Africa, we look at young people and the elections and how the country has changed since the end of apartheid in 1994.

The Times of India

A great honour to lead India: Salima Tete

NEW DELHI: Salima Tete, the new captain of the Indian women's hockey team, is looking to use the "valuable lessons" learned from the team's recent home series against South Africa to start fresh in the FIH Pro League's European leg, which gets underway in Antwerp, Belgium, on Wednesday.

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Israel To Respond To Genocide Charges At ICJ

South Africa urges ICJ intervention in Israel-Hamas conflict; Israel denies genocide allegations. Ongoing coverage available from AP.

The Independent UK

Israel will respond to genocide charges at UN court after South Africa urgently requests cease-fire

Israel will respond to charges of genocide at the United Nations’ top court after South Africa filed an urgent request with the court to order a cease-fire in Gaza

International Business Times

Israel To Hit Back At 'Genocide' Claims At UN Top Court

Israel will on Friday hit back in the United Nations' top court at allegations from South Africa that it has escalated a campaign of "genocide" with its military operation in Rafah.

France 24

Israeli military recovers bodies of three hostages in Gaza

The Israeli military on Friday said its troops in Gaza found the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed during the October 7 attack, including German-Israeli national Shani Louk. All three were killed by Hamas while fleeing the Nova music festival, said the military. The announcement came as the first aid…

The Guardian - UK

South Africa calls on ICJ to order Israel to end Rafah offensive

Lawyers urge international court of justice to issue urgent measures over assault on Gaza’s southernmost city

The Independent UK

Israel ready to ‘intensify’ attack on Rafah as UN’s top court urged to intervene

South Africa calls on the International Court of Justice to order Israel to halt its offensive in the southern Gaza city

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