S African ex-leader Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid Russia war claims

A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned from parliament amid allegations that she lured 17 men to fight as mercenaries in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Rescuers pull six more bodies from South Africa mine

Six more bodies have been pulled up from a South African mine as efforts continue for a second day to help scores of illegal miners still thought to be at least 2km (1.2 miles) underground, a national umbrella body for NGOs, Sanco, has told the BBC.

Cuba Joins South Africa's Lawsuit Against Israel at ICJ

Cuba has decided to join South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel’s alleged genocide in the Gaza Strip, the Cuban Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

Egypt to Join South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel

Egypt says it will seek permission to join South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which accuses Israel of violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday.

Israel Urging ICJ to Reject South African Request on Gaza Orders

The Israeli on Thursday urged the UN’s highest court to reject an urgent South African request to consider whether Israel’s military operations targeting the southern Gaza city of Rafah breach provisional orders the court handed down last month in a genocide case.

Israel labels South Africa ‘legal arm’ of Hamas

Israel on Thursday accused South Africa of serving as the “legal arm” of Hamas militants, as lawyers presented Pretoria’s “genocide” case against Israel at the UN’s top court.

South Africa recalls diplomats from Israel for consultations

 South Africa has decided to recall its diplomats from Israel for consultations, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced.

Fire Engulfs Illegal Housing Block Killing 73 In South Africa

A fire that engulfed a five-storey building taken over for illegal housing killed more than 70 people including children in central Johannesburg overnight, the South African city's emergency services said on Thursday.

Warsaw Says Plane With Ramaphosas Security Detained Over Dangerous Materials On Board

A plane with the security of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was detained due to the presence of "dangerous materials" and "undeclared persons" on board, the Polish Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

S Africa army chief visits Moscow in wake of US weapons claim

The commander of South Africa’s ground forces has visited Moscow for talks with Russian counterparts just days after Washington accused South Africa of secretly providing arms to Russia.

South Africa to launch inquiry into claims by US that it supplied weapons to Russia: Presidency

South Africa will establish an independent inquiry led by a retired judge to probe allegations by the US ambassador that it supplied weapons to Russia, the Presidency said late Thursday.

US expresses concern about South Africa’s decision to join drills with Russia, China

The United States has concerns about a decision by South Africa to join Russia and China in their military drills, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday.

10 Dead, 50 More Injured in South Africa's Johannesburg after Gas Explosion

A total of 10 people died on the scene and approximately 50 others were injured after a gas explosion in Boksburg in South Africa's largest city of Johannesburg Saturday morning, local authorities said.

At least nine drown during baptism ceremony in Johannesburg | News | Al Jazeera

At least nine people have died in South Africa after they drowned during a flash flood along the Jukskei River in Johannesburg, emergency services said on Sunday.

Death toll from floods in South Africa rises to 443

The death toll from devastating floods in the eastern coastal South African province of KwaZulu-Natal has risen to 443, the provincial premier announced late Sunday.

Toll Hits 253 In South Africas Deadliest Floods On Record - UrduPoint

Devastating floods left 253 dead in the South African city of Durban, the provincial health chief said Wednesday, after hillsides washed away, homes collapsed, and more people were still feared missing.

At Least 20 People Killed In Flooding In South Africa - Reports - UrduPoint

At least 20 people have died in South Africa's eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal as a result of floods caused by heavy rains, eNCA broadcaster reported on Tuesday, citing local department of cooperative governance and Traditional Affairs.

Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building - BBC News

 

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A large fire is raging at the Houses of Parliament in the South African city of Cape Town.

Omicron wave appears milder, but concern remains - BBC News

The wave of Omicron appears to be milder according to preliminary studies published in the UK and South Africa.

Jacob Zuma: South African court orders ex-president back to jail - BBC News

A South African court has ruled that the country's former President Jacob Zuma should be returned to prison, saying his medical parole was "unlawful".