The vote was expectedly fractious, with the official opposition walking out of the National Assembly
The minister confirmed speaking to a Hamas leader but said they discussed humanitarian aid for Gaza
The justice minister reiterated South Africa’s readiness to help mediate an end to conflict
Sixty percent of votes in the National Assembly is needed to approve the appointment of Kholeka Gcaleka.
One of the victims may have dual nationality, the department of international relations said
The court said the former president’s application was part of continuing Stalingrad tactics
South Africa is ready to help negotiate a lasting settlement in the region, the president said
The department missed the deadline for appealing the fine imposed by the Information Regulator for failing to comply with the Popi Act
It says the international community has failed to recognise and stem the persecution of Rwandan refugees and critics of the Kagame regime
The UN secretary-general also voiced alarm at the announcement of a total siege of the Gaza Strip, while all aide has been blocked