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Mike Smith is the AFP news editor for Israel and the Palestinian Territories and author of Boko Haram: Inside Nigeria's Unholy War.

Angered by police killing, Ethiopian-Israelis demand change

Africa Mike Smith 1 - 6 Jul 2019

Solomon Teka's death has been a deeply personal tragedy for his family, but for the wider Ethiopian-Israeli community, he has become a symbol as well

Netanyahu on path for victory in Israeli election

Article Mike Smith 1 - 10 Apr 2019

Netanyahu sought to portray himself as Israel's essential statesman in the run-up to the vote and highlighted his bond with US President Donald Trump

Netanyahu, Gantz make final pitches before Israeli vote

Article Mike Smith 1 - 8 Apr 2019

Ahead of Tuesday's vote, opinion polls are giving Netanyahu's Likud and Gantz's Blue and White a similar number of seats in the 120-seat parliament

In close election, Netanyahu relies on ‘us versus them’

Article Mike Smith 1 - 2 Apr 2019

As Israel approaches an April 9 general election, Netanyahu is again resorting to right-wing populism

Netanyahu takes aim at graft probes ahead of Israel polls

Article Mike Smith 1 - 7 Jan 2019

A prime minister is not legally required to resign if charged — only after convicted with appeals exhausted

Israel police recommend indicting Netanyahu in third graft probe

Article Mike Smith 1 - 2 Dec 2018

Police said there was evidence to charge Netanyahu with bribery, fraud, breach of trust and unlawful acceptance.

Merkel, Netanyahu seek to brush past differences for Israel talks

Article Mike Smith 1 - 4 Oct 2018

German Chancellor Angela Merkel holds talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday as they seek to publicly brush past

Netanyahu rejects calls to resign after police seek indictment

Article Mike Smith 1 - 14 Feb 2018

The Prime Minister has been suspected of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Yvonne Chetty: a passion for an efficient public sector and mentoring

special reports - 13 Jul 2020

'Being affiliated to a professional body such as SAICA makes providing expert guidance and support to my colleagues that much easier'

Special Reports

Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow

Special Reports

Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date

Special Reports

Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA

Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2020

SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations

Special Reports

Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities

Special Reports

Cheque value bundles – real value

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities

Special Reports

Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket

special reports - 6 Jul 2020

In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners

Special Reports

Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised

special reports - 3 Jul 2020

SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector