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Donald Trump's controversial video reimagines Gaza amidst ongoing conflict, raising questions about the implications of his vision.
South African Minister Ronald Lamola prepares to spotlight Africa's escalating humanitarian crises at the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, focusing on urgent conflicts in Sudan and DRC while emphasising multilateral solutions amid global tensions.
The fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces a critical turning point as former US President Donald Trump issues an ultimatum: release all Israeli hostages by Saturday or 'all hell breaks loose'.
In a powerful message marking Diplomatic Worker's Day, President Putin lauded Russia's Foreign Ministry for its role in building a 'fair multipolar world order' while defending national interests during challenging international circumstances.
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.
President Ramaphosa appoints new committee members to enhance arms trade regulation and ensure national security for South Africa.
South Africans unite for a crucial protest against Israeli actions in Palestine, echoing the fight against apartheid.
The DA condemned government race-based compliance initiative, arguing it undermines economic growth and perpetuates outdated apartheid classifications.
The UN remains a toothless world body, almost powerless to impose authority on countries that are signatories to the Geneva Conventions, says the writer.
We know the American or NATO story line about the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin is the bad guy, Armstrong Williams writes.
While America’s youth are calling for an immediate ceasefire and divestment from Israel, the US continues to act as the enabler of this genocide, forcing Palestinians into even deeper levels of starvation and desperation as they fight for their very survival.
The ongoing legal saga continues as Wild Coast communities fight to protect their land and livelihoods against the backdrop of environmental degradation and corporate interests. Expert opinions shed light on the broader implications for environmental justice and community empowerment.
Human rights activist Graça Machel said South Africa did what no other country was prepared to do.
Indonesia is set to challenge Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a separate case from the one initiated by South Africa.
Fresh off bringing a case of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice, a group of South African lawyers are now targeting the US and UK to hold them accountable for their alleged involvement in war crimes.
This letter was sent to Pope Francis by child labour activist and advocate Fernando Morales-de la Cruz from Davos, where Morales-de la Cruz is attending the World Economic Forum (WEF).
With Israel's military allegedly killing an average of 250 Palestinians each day, the humanitarian crisis has reached a dire state, escalating for over 100 days.
Namibia, still grappling with the ‘scars of the first genocide of the 20th century’ committed by Germany on its soil, condemns Germany's stance supporting Israel's alleged genocidal acts in Gaza.
Follow IOL’s coverage as Israel presents its defence against claims of genocide in Palestine brought by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Israel's lead counsel Malcolm Shaw was one several representatives of Israel’s legal team to take the stand on Friday in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) genocide hearing against them.
South Africa has taken a bold step by presenting a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The two-day hearing marks a significant development in the international legal arena.
Israel has lashed out at South Africa over its sound argument against the Middle Eastern country before the International Court of Justice, where South Africa accused Israel of genocidal acts.
South Africa has presented a sound case against Israel at the International Court of Justice relating to alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the Genocide Convention.
‘No matter how monstrous an attack or provocation, genocide is never a permitted response. ’
Tembeka Ngcukaitobi SC said South Africa is not the only country to draw attention to Israel’s ‘genocidal rhetoric’ against Palestinians in Gaza as several groups have warned that what is happening in Gaza is a genocide in the making.