EFF to picket outside Tshwane Israel embassy: Here’s everything you must know
The EFF plans to picket outside the Israel embassy in Tshwane to show solidarity with Palestinians.
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President Ramaphosa to attend Cairo Summit for Peace
The President will attend the summit at the invitation of His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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Pandor calls for urgent provision of humanitarian aid as Israel-Palestine conflict escalates
She described the conflict between Israel and Palestine as “grave”.
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Cabinet condemns bombing of Gaza’s Ahli-Arab Baptist Hospital
Ntshavheni described the bombing of the hospital as a “war crime” as hospitals are considered a haven under International Humanitarian Law.
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Cairo International Film Festival postponed amid brewing tensions in Israel-Hamas war
The Cairo Film Festival has been indefinitely postponed due to the intensifying Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Gift of the Givers is on the ground in Gaza
Imtiaz Sooliman calls for negotiations and compromise. ‘The only way to solve the problem is to do what is just.’
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Israel airstrike on al-Ahli Arab Hospital kills more than 500 innocent patients
The Israel airstrike on al-Ahli Arab Hospital marks a grim chapter in the ongoing conflict, claiming over 500 innocent lives and sparking international outcry.
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Gerhard van Rensburg: Pretoria Marathon Club suspends runner accused of assaulting pro-Palestine protester
Gerhard van Rensburg faces a temporary suspension from the Pretoria Marathon Club following allegations of assaulting a pro-Palestine protester during the Cape Town Marathon.
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DIRCO clears the air on controversial Hamas ‘support’ phone call
DIRCO has clarified the recent phone call between Minister Naledi Pandor and Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh.
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Hamas-Israeli conflict: What’s at stake for Egypt
Egypt performs a balancing act in managing relations between Israel and Palestine.
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African states urged to lobby International Criminal Court on Gaza
Southern African Litigation Centre says reports of war crimes must be probed
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State of Israel pressures Gigi Hadid into denouncing Palestine with ‘butchered babies’ photo
The State of Israel’s Instagram account accused Hadid of ignoring the plight of Jewish infants allegedly killed in their homes, a claim aimed at spotlighting purported acts of violence by Hamas military groups.
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Cape Town Marathon runner accused of assaulting pro-Palestine protester [photo]
Cape Town Marathon runner Gerhard van Rensburg allegedly shoved Houston out of his way, causing her to fall and hit her head on the ground.
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SA condemns violation of the Geneva Conventions
According to the World Health Organisation, the complete blockage of the Gaza Strip announced by Israel remains in effect.
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‘Day of Jihad’: Israeli diplomat attacked in Beijing [video]
This violent attack comes in the wake of a global ‘Day of Jihad’ proclamation by Hamas’ ex-leader, Khaled Meshaal, urging Muslims worldwide to express solidarity with Palestinians in their battle against Israel.
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President extends condolences to victims of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The President has also called for the immediate and unconditional opening of humanitarian corridors.
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Israel war could spell negative outlook for November petrol prices
The Central Energy Fund (CEF) of South Africa has already provided an early forecast for the coming month’s fuel prices, indicating a noteworthy rise.
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Sukkot festival attack: Hamas complicates Israel response with mass abduction
Dozens of Sukkot festival-goers were abducted by Hamas fighters during the weekend, and are reportedly held across various locations in Gaza.
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Flights from Johannesburg to Tel Aviv resume amid Hamas attack on Israel
In South Africa, airlines continued to service the route amid warnings regarding the potential dangers stirred by the escalating conflict in Israel.
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Israel under siege from Palestine-linked Hamas military group [video]
In the wake of the attack, several airports in the southern and central regions of Israel have been temporarily closed, with the exception of private and sports flights.
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Who is Shireen Abu Akleh? – Al Jazeera reporter shot in Israeli raid [video]
Shireen Abu Akleh was murdered for exercising her human rights.
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DIRCO responds to backlash over Ramaphosa cuddling with Israel
The people were far from amused by the two-faced display shown by South Africa.
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Eid al-Fitr stained by bloody war against Palestine
Palestinian bodies continue to pile up amid Eid al-fitr celebrations.