South Africa argued that a 50-day aid blockade was further proof of the genocide of the Palestinian population
As humanitarian needs soar, provisional measures are needed for the full cessation of hostilities in Gaza.
As the US president rapidly escalates pressure on South Africa in the name of white citizens, we must stand up for reason and principle
The president’s choice in selecting a new ambassador amid a historic downturn in diplomatic relations also speaks to an existential dilemma for his party
The US State Department has said it will seek changes after ambassador is kicked out
The deadly airstrikes were a violation of international law, the department of international relations said
To allow South Africa to be isolated and punished would be to surrender to the imperial logic that seeks to divide and conquer all who resist.
In 2023, South Africa sold nearly R88 million worth of arms to the United Arab Emirates, to support a paramilitary group in Sudan
The president is taking a transactional approach to resolving a diplomatic tempest
Three leaders’ strong words on the Trump administration’s threat to civilised norms and values in the international arena has attracted blowback from the right
The country stands firm on the principle that diplomacy is the most viable route for settling differences in a complicated geopolitical world, including the conflict in the Middle East
Lobbying does not come near the definition of treason, according to legal analysts
The US embassy in Pretoria distributed the missive on Monday, days after it was published by the White House
The department of international relations and cooperation said the order failed to recognise South Africa’s ‘profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid’
The president warned about nationalism and protectionism and said South Africa would not change its values or policies
Without mentioning US President Donald Trump by name, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday sent a message to Washington in his State of the Nation address that South Africa will not abandon policies which its new administration this week branded “anti-Americanism”. Ramaphosa said the world was contending with climate change and violent conflict while “witnessing the […]
Unified action led by states must follow South Africa’s stand against Israel to stop the killings in Gaza and Western-backed impunity
Irish companies have developed a significant presence in South Africa and employ more than 12 500 people
The International Criminal Court says there are reasonable grounds to prosecute a variety of war crimes against the Israeli leaders
The international relations minister pressed the point after talks with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.
The funds have been allocated to the departments of justice and international relations to cover their costs in bringing the case before the International Court of Justice
Its papers to the UN tribunal served as reminder of the suffering of Palestinians and Israel’s defiance on international covenants, the president said
The secretary general of the United Nations is committed to peace, yet Israel in its war on Gaza and beyond chose to ban him
Combined with the establishment of a UN Tax Convention, this court could become a powerful force in combating corruption and illicit financial flows, particularly by multinationals and the super wealthy, that rob nations of revenue for development
The international ministry is considering its options in the multilateral sphere to push for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says the extrajudicial killing will undermine efforts to end the conflict
The new minister needs to involve young people as he sets out to cement the country’s position as a vocal advocate for human rights and international justice
Some say support for Zionism is growing and equate criticism of Israel as antisemitic, while others say their religion doesn’t mean they support Tel Aviv
Spain is one of the European countries that has been most critical of Israel over the war in Gaza
International divisions on the charges against Hamas and Israeli leaders echo hypocrisy and threats to the rule of law in domestic politics
The court ordered Israel to halt its military operations in Rafah and allow UN investigators into Gaza
The president reiterated South Africa’s call for an immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip