Tag: South Africa
death of Markus Jooste, businessman at the heart of a major financial debacle
In South Africa, businessman Markus Jooste killed himself on March 21, 2024 in Hermanus, in the Cape region. This former director of Steinhoff is suspected of having been the mastermind…
search of the president of the National Assembly, suspected of corruption
In South Africa, the Speaker of the National Assembly is under investigation for corruption. Earlier this week, the home of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was searched. Bad news for the ANC, the…
against South Africa, Israel counterattacks before the ICJ
On January 26, the International Court of Justice ruled that there was “a risk” of genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza, following a complaint from South Africa accusing the Jewish…
at the site of the Sharpeville massacre, tribute to the Palestinians bombed in Gaza
In South Africa, pro-Palestinian groups continue to mobilize in support of the Gazan population. The plight of the Palestinian people still resonates particularly strongly in the rainbow nation, often compared…
Amnesty International highlights abuses against cross-border traders
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the NGO Amnesty International (AI) publishes a report on the working conditions of women who make a living from informal cross-border trade. Four…
South Africa calls for more emergency measures from ICJ against Israel
South Africa asks the International Court of Justice to issue a new order against Israel. In a motion filed Wednesday evening, Pretoria warns of famine in Gaza and asks judges…
a report examines the lack of justice surrounding crimes committed under apartheid
In South Africa, the lack of justice for crimes dating back to apartheid continues to cause turmoil. More than 25 years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommended to South…
Israel’s response to South Africa’s new demands before the ICJ
Israel responded to South Africa’s new demands before the International Court of Justice. Pretoria accuses Israel of violating the Genocide Convention and has asked judges to issue new emergency measures.…
South Africa files new application before ICJ against Israel
South Africa announced on Tuesday that it had filed a new appeal with the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the highest judicial body of the UN, to urgently examine Israel’s…
DRC-South Africa: “Play 3rd place while thinking about what’s next”
Until February 11, Joseph-Antoine Bell, the RFI consultant, analyzes the highlights of CAN 2024. Today, the former goalkeeper of the Indomitable Lions first discusses the small final between the DRC…