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South African MPs 'saw no apartheid' in Israel: Controversial 'secret' trip sparks GNU tension
The controversial trip included nine MPs from the DA, PA, and ACDP - parties with differing stances on the Israel-Palestine conflict - and has sparked tensions within the Government of National Unity coalition.
Malema slams Ramaphosa for engaging Elon Musk outside diplomatic channels
In a heated National Assembly exchange, EFF leader Julius Malema launches a scathing attack on President Ramaphosa, claiming his unofficial engagement with Elon Musk has compromised South Africa's diplomatic integrity and undermined DIRCO's authority.
South Africa unfazed by potential US sanctions against International Criminal Court over Gaza genocide warrants
The US sanctions package is designed to target individual ICC personnel, judges, and prosecutors, classifying it as an organisation threatening the interests of the US government.
South African research funds ‘at risk’ of losing funding over Gaza stance
Naledi Pandor, the country’s former International Relations Minister who also previously served as Minister of Science Technology, said several universities could lose funding after cutting ties with Israeli institutions and urged the South African government to offer financial support.