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'Ethnic cleansing rebranded as a real estate deal' Donald Trump posts bizarre video of his vision for Gaza
Donald Trump's controversial video reimagines Gaza amidst ongoing conflict, raising questions about the implications of his vision.
G20 Summit | Lamola highlights urgent African conflicts and humanitarian challenges
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.
Gaza truce under strain after Trump warning
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'.
Putin praises Foreign Ministry's Defence of Russian interests amid global tensions
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.
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.
President Ramaphosa appoints members to the National Conventional Arms Control Committee
President Ramaphosa appoints new committee members to enhance arms trade regulation and ensure national security for South Africa.
MKP supports PSC march to Parliament for the implementation of Apartheid Bill and Sanctions on Israel
South Africans unite for a crucial protest against Israeli actions in Palestine, echoing the fight against apartheid.
‘Race-based compliance initiative threatens economic growth’: DA criticises government’s plan to hire 20,000 inspectors
The DA condemned government race-based compliance initiative, arguing it undermines economic growth and perpetuates outdated apartheid classifications.
On the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Convention: International law is in peril
The UN remains a toothless world body, almost powerless to impose authority on countries that are signatories to the Geneva Conventions, says the writer.
The good guys, the bad guys, and Ukraine
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.
Upping the ante in the fight for justice in Palestine
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.
Wild Coast communities defend High Court victory against Shell in Supreme Court of Appeal
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.
Nelson Mandela Foundation, Graça Machel call for international community to give effect to ICJ Court decision
Human rights activist Graça Machel said South Africa did what no other country was prepared to do.
Indonesia takes Israel to ICJ over illegal occupation of Palestine
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.
South African lawyers gear up for lawsuit against US, UK for complicity in Israel’s Gaza war crimes
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.
Activist’s open letter to Pope Francis calling for end to child labour
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).
Oxfam reveals Gaza daily death rate surpasses all major 21st century conflicts
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 denounces Germany’s support for Israeli genocidal actions
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.
LIVE BLOG: ICJ hears Israel’s defence against South Africa’s genocide claims
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).
SA vs Israel: The attack on October 7 was the real genocide, says Israel legal team
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.
SA vs Israel: Key takeaways from day one of South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel
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 accuses South Africa of being ‘legal arm of Hamas’ at ICJ
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.
LIVE BLOG: ICJ hears South Africa’s case against Israel
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.
World Court cannot sit back and be silent; it’s time to assert its authority - South Africa’s lawyers on Gaza genocide
‘No matter how monstrous an attack or provocation, genocide is never a permitted response. ’
SA vs Israel: ICJ hears how Israel has genocidal intent and how widespread genocidal utterances are
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.