Pressured by US, France rescinds its invitation to South Africa for G7 summit
Ever since South Africa took Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for its US-funded genocide in Gaza, the US has turned hostile against the country.
South Africa expels Israeli ambassador; Israel retaliates by expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Palestine
South Africa has not had an ambassador to Israel for many years. Israel’s demand that South Africa’s ambassador leave Palestine “underscores Israel’s refusal to honor international consensus on Palestinian statehood,” said the foreign ministry spokesperson.
China pushes for modernization in Africa through a joint initiative
China and South Africa launched a joint initiative to support modernization and technological development in Africa on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg last month.
G20 pledges to fight global inequality and rising sovereign debt crisis
Despite official US boycott, participants agreed for shared responsibilities in dealing with the challenges of climate change and reforms in the UN with the objective of equitable global governance
South Africa’s proposed trade deal with the US shows the ineptitude of the “comprador presidency”, says Tshepo Kgadima
Will South Africa compromise its “energy security and industrialization” in exchange for a tariff waiver on exports to the US for a handful of highly subsidized, foreign-owned multinationals?
ANC suffers major loss in landmark elections, now prepares for coalition talks
The ANC suffered a heavy blow in the parliamentary election in South Africa for the first time in 30 years. The uMkhonto weSizwe party has emerged as the third-largest party in the country
Uncertainty reigns as results continue to trickle in from South Africa’s general elections
Millions of people voted in South Africa’s national and provincial election amid widespread concerns about the economy and violence
Leftists in Slovenia hit the streets for Gaza
The Slovenian left has demanded that the government join South Africa’s case in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel’s ongoing genocidal war on Palestinians
South African parliament votes to close Israeli embassy
The South African National Assembly voted to close down the Israeli embassy until a ceasefire is declared and Israel commits to binding UN-facilitated negotiations. Addressing the BRICS Summit on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa said Israel’s actions in Gaza were “tantamount to genocide”
South Africa to recall diplomats from Israel over genocidal war in Gaza
The South African government is also considering action against the Israeli ambassador over his disrespectful and derogatory remarks about the government and people of the country
South Africans increase pressure on government to sever ties with “Apartheid Israel”
While South Africa has demanded an ICC probe into Israeli war crimes, voices from across the country are demanding action, including breaking of ties
South Africans denounce ‘Apartheid Israel’, demand expulsion of Israeli ambassador
With the memory of South Africa’s struggle against apartheid still intact, people’s movements and the ruling bloc have reiterated solidarity with Palestine
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
