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South Africa July 1, 2024

South African parties finalize Cabinet positions, solidifying new coalition government

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new Cabinet following a coalition agreement involving his African National Congress and nine other parties.

South Africa June 19, 2024

Ramaphosa sworn in for second term as South African president

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term, during which he will helm the country's first-ever coalition government.

Spain June 6, 2024

Spain seeks to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

Spain has become the first European country to request permission from the United Nations court to join South Africa's case against Israel, accusing it of genocide in Gaza.

South Africa June 5, 2024

South African Cabinet minister arrested on bribery allegations

South African Cabinet Minister Zizi Kodwa of the African National Congress was arrested and appeared in court on bribery charges. He said he intends to plead not guilty.

South Africa May 29, 2024

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid

South Africans voted in an election viewed as the most important in the country since the end of apartheid 30 years ago; the African National Congress party's dominance is at stake.

South Africa May 28, 2024

Top South African rabbi critical of govt's 'support' of Hamas, says US needs to stop 'bad actors' on continent

South Africa’s chief rabbi, Dr. Warren Goldstein, gave an exclusive interview to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital and discussed the country's upcoming election and how the ruling ANC has teamed up with anti-Western allies.

Israel May 22, 2024

Former Israeli leader urges 'dismantling' of ICC over arrest warrants: 'Political tool'

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan assembled a panel of experts to determine whether to request arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, ultimately deciding to pursue both.

South Africa May 20, 2024

Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week's election?

Jacob Zuma, the former president of South Africa who stepped down in 2018, has been barred from running for Parliament due to a previous criminal conviction.

South Africa May 20, 2024

Ex-South African leader disqualified from national election candidacy over criminal record

South Africa’s highest court has ruled that former president is not allowed to run for Parliament in a national election next week because of a previous criminal conviction.

South Africa May 17, 2024

What to know about South Africa's election that could see ruling party of 30 years deposed

South Africa’s African National Congress party has been in power since the end of apartheid 30 years ago, but polls predict the party will receive less than 50% of the national vote.

South Africa May 17, 2024

South Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed building with 33 confirmed dead, 19 still missing

Authorities say an exhaustive rescue operation to find missing construction workers trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in South Africa is ending.