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Pretoria wants ICC to act against Israel by December or risk showing it is biased
Politics
/ 20 November 2023

Pretoria wants ICC to act against Israel by December or risk showing it is biased

The South African government’s hardline stance on the global criminal court could reopen debate in the ruling ANC about withdrawing from the body

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC to back amended EFF motion to cut diplomatic ties with Israel
Politics
/ 16 November 2023

ANC to back amended EFF motion to cut diplomatic ties with Israel

Parties will vote on the motion next week

By Paddy Harper
A mirror to a modern conflict
Friday
/ 15 November 2023

A mirror to a modern conflict

Themes in Herman Melville’s classic novel ‘Moby-Dick’ give us insight into today’s wars

By Darryl Accone
Gaza in Glasgow: Why Palestinian flags are filling Scottish football stadiums
Thought Leader
/ 13 November 2023

Gaza in Glasgow: Why Palestinian flags are filling Scottish football stadiums

The ‘Green Brigade’ has a nuanced history that long precedes the latest conflict

By Fraser McNeill
Uneasy lies the head that wears the American crown
Thought Leader
/ 8 November 2023

Uneasy lies the head that wears the American crown

The world can no longer remain coy in the face of war: the United States is a bully and we must stand up to it

By Donovan E Williams
Naledi Pandor outlines 7-point Gaza peace plan
Politics
/ 7 November 2023

Naledi Pandor outlines 7-point Gaza peace plan

An immediate ceasefire and the use of a UN rapid-deployment force to protect civilians are among Naledi Pandor’s proposed actions

By Paddy Harper
Israel v Gaza: Where is Biden?
Thought Leader
/ 7 November 2023

Israel v Gaza: Where is Biden?

The volatile nature of the conflict takes out any latitude for inaction from the American president

By Philip Machanick
Finding words that lead to peace in Palestine and Israel
Thought Leader
/ 6 November 2023

Finding words that lead to peace in Palestine and Israel

South Africa must continue a delicate diplomatic dance if it hopes to be a mediator in the Middle East

By Ian Siebörger
Pretoria recalls its Tel Aviv envoys, prepares to act against Israeli ambassador to South Africa
Politics
/ 6 November 2023

Pretoria recalls its Tel Aviv envoys, prepares to act against Israeli ambassador to South Africa

The cabinet has expressed its ongoing concerns about the impunity of Israel in violating United Nations resolutions

By Paddy Harper
Biden administration acknowledges damage done by  Brigety claims
National
/ 4 November 2023

Biden administration acknowledges damage done by Brigety claims

US diplomat Joy Basu said that Pretoria still needs to do more to convince congress to renew Agoa

By Lizeka Tandwa
Africa fails to grasp the moment
Politics
/ 3 November 2023

Africa fails to grasp the moment

A lack of cohesion and common vision means the continent has lost clout on the world stage

By Paddy Harper
SA, International Law and stopping the coming tragedy
Thought Leader
/ 1 November 2023

SA, International Law and stopping the coming tragedy

We cannot be like the West and turn our back on the Palestinian people and the question of their freedom

By Christopher Gevers
Violence surges in occupied West Bank as Israel steps up attacks on Gaza
World
/ 29 October 2023

Violence surges in occupied West Bank as Israel steps up attacks on Gaza

Oxfam International says ‘starvation is being used as a weapon of war against Gaza civilians’.

By MG Reporter
Israel pounds Gaza as Red Cross warns of ‘intolerable suffering’
World
/ 29 October 2023

Israel pounds Gaza as Red Cross warns of ‘intolerable suffering’

Families of Israeli hostages want Israel to accept Hamas’s proposal of exchanging Palestinian prisoners for the hostages, but Israel’s president made no commitment.

By Adel Zaanoun and Jonah Mandel
War on Gaza shows the bias of the ‘international community’
Thought Leader
/ 27 October 2023

War on Gaza shows the bias of the ‘international community’

Over the past few weeks we have witnessed a disturbing trend of a collective blind eye being turned to history

By Nontobeko Hlela
The weight of the dead
Thought Leader
/ 26 October 2023

The weight of the dead

Our grief for people we have not personally known is informed by the narratives and stories we are exposed to – but these stories are not equally told

By Richard Pithouse
The long taproot of Hamas violence
Opinion
/ 25 October 2023

The long taproot of Hamas violence

Horrifying as they were, the events of 7 October were the latest twist in a violent cycle triggered in the distant past

By Drew Forrest
US pledges ‘flow’ of aid to Gaza
World
/ 23 October 2023

US pledges ‘flow’ of aid to Gaza

The United Nations estimates Gaza needs about 100 trucks a day to meet the needs of its 2.4 million residents

By Adel Zaanoun and Mai Yaghi
Pentagon amps up posture in Mideast in response to Iran ‘escalations’
World
/ 22 October 2023

Pentagon amps up posture in Mideast in response to Iran ‘escalations’

The US Secretary of Defence ordered the activation of air defence systems and notified additional forces that they may be deployed soon

By Afp
First relief convoy enters Gaza devastated by ‘nightmare’ war
World
/ 21 October 2023

First relief convoy enters Gaza devastated by ‘nightmare’ war

A Hamas spokesman said ‘even dozens’ of such convoys could not meet Gaza’s needs, especially as no fuel was being allowed in to help distribute supplies

By Adel Zaanoun and David Stout
Cyril Ramaphosa calls for ‘restraint’ in Israel-Palestine conflict
World
/ 21 October 2023

Cyril Ramaphosa calls for ‘restraint’ in Israel-Palestine conflict

The president said South Africa could relate to the plight of Palestine

By Mandisa Nyathi
‘Sliver of hope’ as Hamas releases two hostages, but Gaza aid stalled
World
/ 21 October 2023

‘Sliver of hope’ as Hamas releases two hostages, but Gaza aid stalled

The Islamist group took more than 200 people hostage when it stormed into Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7

By Yahya Hassouna, Rosie Scammell and Robin Millard
Boycott Israeli imports, urges ANC at pro-Palestine rally
Politics
/ 20 October 2023

Boycott Israeli imports, urges ANC at pro-Palestine rally

Nomvula Mokonyane says Israel’s embassy in South Africa must be shut

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa to attend Cairo summit on Israel-Hamas war
National
/ 20 October 2023

Ramaphosa to attend Cairo summit on Israel-Hamas war

The presidency reiterated that South Africa is ready to help negotiate a lasting peace settlement in the Middle East

By Emsie Ferreira
Aid for Gaza piles up as Israel rallies troops for invasion
World
/ 20 October 2023

Aid for Gaza piles up as Israel rallies troops for invasion

Egyptian state-linked broadcaster Al Qahera News had said the Rafah crossing, the only route into Gaza, would open on Friday, but Cairo later said it needed more time to repair roads

By Yahya Hassouna and Majeda El-Batsh
US says Israel ‘not responsible’ for hospital strike
World
/ 18 October 2023

US says Israel ‘not responsible’ for hospital strike

Hamas said after the explosion on Tuesday that the cause was an Israeli air strike

By Afp
Global economy braces for Israel-Hamas spillover
Business
/ 18 October 2023

Global economy braces for Israel-Hamas spillover

A wider Middle East war would hit an already fragile and fragmented economy.

By Sarah Smit
ANC reacts to Hamas backlash: ‘Hands off Naledi Pandor’
Politics
/ 18 October 2023

ANC reacts to Hamas backlash: ‘Hands off Naledi Pandor’

Secretary general Fikile Mbalula says the heavily criticised international relations minister was doing her job as a diplomat to advance peace during call with Hamas leader

By Lizeka Tandwa
Hamas and Hezbollah: how they are different and why they might cooperate against Israel
World
/ 18 October 2023

Hamas and Hezbollah: how they are different and why they might cooperate against Israel

If Hezbollah is activated by Iran, its involvement would likely open up a regional war

By Julie M Norman
The countries whose citizens were killed, kidnapped or are missing after Hamas attack
World
/ 18 October 2023

The countries whose citizens were killed, kidnapped or are missing after Hamas attack

Russia, China, Tanzania, Mexico, Portugal and Cambodia are among the scores of countries whose citizens are dead, kidnapped or missing

By Afp
War starts when intelligence fails
Opinion
/ 17 October 2023

War starts when intelligence fails

World history is littered with conflicts that might have been avoided if warnings had been acted on

By Shaun Read
Chinese envoy heads to Middle East in bid to contain war
World
/ 17 October 2023

Chinese envoy heads to Middle East in bid to contain war

Iran has warned of a possible ‘pre-emptive action’ against Israel as it prepares a ground offensive on the Gaza Strip

By Jing Xuan Teng
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