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International Criminal Court

Ramaphosa and co in the crosshairs of pro-Israel lobbyists
Thought Leader
/ 4 March 2025

Ramaphosa and co in the crosshairs of pro-Israel lobbyists

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

By Iqbal Jassat
International justice: End or emancipation?
Thought Leader
/ 20 February 2025

International justice: End or emancipation?

If we are to avoid a world where impunity reigns and the powerful are above the law, states committed to international justice must rethink accountability approaches and alliances

By Atilla Kisla
Urgent need to form a global bloc against genocide
Opinion
/ 17 January 2025

Urgent need to form a global bloc against genocide

Unified action led by states must follow South Africa’s stand against Israel to stop the killings in Gaza and Western-backed impunity

By Ronnie Kasrils
Russia looking to strengthen Africa presence
Opinion
/ 17 December 2024

Russia looking to strengthen Africa presence

Many African countries are anxious not to be sucked into a new Cold War and want to maintain cordial relations with both Russia and the West

By Alex Vines
Justice minister calls on Rome Statute signatories to enforce arrest warrant for Netanhayu and Gallant
Politics
/ 22 November 2024

Justice minister calls on Rome Statute signatories to enforce arrest warrant for Netanhayu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court says there are reasonable grounds to prosecute a variety of war crimes against the Israeli leaders

By Paddy Harper and Lyse Comins
British foreign secretary to meet with Lamola on first African tour
Politics
/ 4 November 2024

British foreign secretary to meet with Lamola on first African tour

David Lammy is on a visit to the continent to strengthen relations with South Africa and Nigeria

By Emsie Ferreira
The ICC and the fragility of a consensus on international law
Politics
/ 25 May 2024

The ICC and the fragility of a consensus on international law

International divisions on the charges against Hamas and Israeli leaders echo hypocrisy and threats to the rule of law in domestic politics

By Emsie Ferreira
If Joe Biden had read Montaigne …
Friday
/ 23 May 2024

If Joe Biden had read Montaigne …

The work of the French Renaissance philosopher offers wisdom applicable to modern politics

By Darryl Accone
Ramaphosa welcomes ICC seeking arrest warrants in Israeli-Palestinian war
World
/ 21 May 2024

Ramaphosa welcomes ICC seeking arrest warrants in Israeli-Palestinian war

The president reiterated South Africa’s call for an immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip

By Emsie Ferreira
ICC prosecutor seeks Gaza ‘war crimes’ arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders
World
/ 20 May 2024

ICC prosecutor seeks Gaza ‘war crimes’ arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders

Karim Khan said he was seeking warrants against Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes including ‘starvation’, ‘wilful killing’, and ‘extermination and/or murder’

By Agence France Presse
This is why legal experts do not hold the ICJ in the same regard as the ICC
Opinion
/ 15 February 2024

This is why legal experts do not hold the ICJ in the same regard as the ICC

The only way in which the court can hope to gain credibility is for the entire manner in which member states can control the tenure of the judges to be changed

By Shimron Shapiro
South Africa approaches ICJ to intervene in Rafah
Politics
/ 13 February 2024

South Africa approaches ICJ to intervene in Rafah

The government says Israel’s extension of its military operations in Rafah is in breach of the rights of Palestinians in Gaza

By Lizeka Tandwa
Sydney Mufamadi: Don’t be paranoid, be wary about talks of ‘regime change’
Politics
/ 9 February 2024

Sydney Mufamadi: Don’t be paranoid, be wary about talks of ‘regime change’

The State Security Agency said it had not picked up credible threats about election interference

By Lizeka Tandwa and Khaya Koko
Iron cloak of security: Behind SA’s risky decision to take on Israel
Politics
/ 2 February 2024

Iron cloak of security: Behind SA’s risky decision to take on Israel

South Africa’s decision to take Israel, the West’s darling, to the International Court of Justice for genocidal intent was brave politics

By Raeesa Pather and Lizeka Tandwa
South Africa opens genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice
Politics
/ 30 December 2023

South Africa opens genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice

South Africa opens genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice

By Stella Mapenzauswa
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
Growing SA support for global anti-graft court
National
/ 23 September 2023

Growing SA support for global anti-graft court

The envisaged court would prosecute kleptocrats and corrupt officials and have powers to repatriate money stolen during incidents such as state capture

By Lyse Comins
Just another Bric in an increasingly undemocratic wall?
Opinion
/ 30 August 2023

Just another Bric in an increasingly undemocratic wall?

Partnering with questionable regimes appears to run against the grain of our political and economic interests

By Ross Harvey
No Sandton showdown at Brics+6
Opinion
/ 24 August 2023

No Sandton showdown at Brics+6

A drama-free summit reminds the opposition that Cyril is still running the show

By Paddy Harper
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Argentina to become permanent members of Brics
Politics
/ 24 August 2023

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Argentina to become permanent members of Brics

Iran, which was favoured by the Russians, is said to have also received the nod from the Brazilians, but various sanctions are likely to be its stumbling block 

By Lizeka Tandwa
Brazil’s Lula calls for end to Ukraine war
Politics
/ 23 August 2023

Brazil’s Lula calls for end to Ukraine war

President criticises UN Security Council over handling of other conflicts and says Brazil is ready to help secure an immediate ceasefire and long-term peace

By Paddy Harper
SA’s Brics trade deficit presents opportunities, says Brics business council leader
Business
/ 31 July 2023

SA’s Brics trade deficit presents opportunities, says Brics business council leader

Stavros Nicolaou says Brics expansion will benefit SA businesses

By Lizeka Tandwa
SA considers Egypt inclusion in Brics
Politics
/ 28 July 2023

SA considers Egypt inclusion in Brics

Its strategic location, GDP and large population make the North African country a suitable candidate

By Lizeka Tandwa
Pray for drivers, Paul Mashatile’s in charge
Opinion
/ 28 July 2023

Pray for drivers, Paul Mashatile’s in charge

With both in Russia, will Jacob Zuma present his sick note to Cyril Ramaphosa?

By Paddy Harper
Court order confirms South Africa must respect ICC warrant
Politics
/ 21 July 2023

Court order confirms South Africa must respect ICC warrant

The order was agreed three days after the government announced that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin would not attend the Brics summit in August

By Emsie Ferreira
Diplomacy saves the day – and the Brics summit
Politics
/ 21 July 2023

Diplomacy saves the day – and the Brics summit

Cyril Ramaphosa turned to China’s President Xi Jinping to sway Russia’s Vladimir Putin on virtual participation

By Lizeka Tandwa, Paddy Harper and Emsie Ferreira
No Vlad, too bad, so sad: Putin pulls out of Brics summit
Thought Leader
/ 20 July 2023

No Vlad, too bad, so sad: Putin pulls out of Brics summit

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen will still have the chance to arrest Putin – virtually

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa: Arresting Putin would be a declaration of war for Russia
Politics
/ 18 July 2023

Ramaphosa: Arresting Putin would be a declaration of war for Russia

In court papers, the president pleaded that he had a constitutional obligation not to expose South Africa to this risk

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa affidavit on Putin ‘confidential’
National
/ 29 June 2023

Ramaphosa affidavit on Putin ‘confidential’

The presidency said a provision in the Rome Statute obliged ICC member states to deal with requests for assistance on a confidential basis

By Emsie Ferreira
Talk of sanctions over stance on Russia reckless: presidency
Politics
/ 12 June 2023

Talk of sanctions over stance on Russia reckless: presidency

Washington has made no such threat, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says, while probe into Lady R is to remain classified

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa’s Russia-Ukraine peace initiative to kick off in June
Politics
/ 17 May 2023

Ramaphosa’s Russia-Ukraine peace initiative to kick off in June

Envoys from six African states will shuttle between Kyiv and Moscow to try to secure a ceasefire and peace talks

By Paddy Harper
South Africa and the  International Criminal Court’s relationship is complicated
Opinion
/ 16 May 2023

South Africa and the  International Criminal Court’s relationship is complicated

Regarding Russia and Ukraine, the ICC has never received state referrals from 39 state parties to look into a situation in another country

By Atilla Kisla
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