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Spain Joins S. Africa's Gaza Case At UN Top Court

Spain said Thursday it would join South Africa's case at the UN's top court in which Pretoria has accused Israel of "genocide" in the Gaza Strip.

International Business Times

Top UN Court To Rule On S. Africa Gaza Ceasefire Bid

The top United Nations court on Friday will rule on a plea by South Africa to order a halt to the Israeli military offensive in Gaza, with Pretoria accusing Israel of "genocide".

International Business Times

Israel says South Africa genocide case at UN court 'totally divorced' from facts

Israel lashed out Friday at South Africa's case before the UN's top court, describing it as "totally divorced" from reality, as Pretoria urges judges to order a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Israel vows to ‘intensify’ Rafah military operation

Israel vowed Thursday to "intensify" its ground offensive in Rafah, in defiance of global warnings over the fate of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians sheltering in Gaza's far-southern city. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

France 24

Ramaphosa hails ANC record as South Africa marks 30 years of democracy

President Ramaphosa lauds South Africa’s achievements under his party’s leadership since the end of apartheid in 1994.

Al Jazeera

‘I am prepared to die’: Mandela’s speech which shook apartheid

Sixty years ago at the Rivonia Trial, Nelson Mandela made one of the most famous speeches of the 20th century.

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S. Africa Urges More Emergency ICJ Measures Against Israel Over Gaza 'Starvation'

South Africa on Wednesday petitioned the International Court of Justice to impose fresh emergency measures on Israel over what it described as the "widespread starvation" resulting from its Gaza offensive.

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How Kagiso Lediga became the most sought-after filmmaker in South Africa

The South African, now the go-to filmmaker for global brands seeking African stories, tells Al Jazeera his own story.

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Could Mini Nuclear Stations Plug South Africa's Power Gaps?

South African nuclear scientists want to build a new generation of mini nuclear reactors, both to plug holes in their own country's blackout-plagued grid and to build an export industry for the future.

International Business Times

Pretoria to host fourth edition of Basketball Africa League games

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) is set to kick off its fourth edition with a new host nation and an expanded format. South Africa's capital city, Pretor...

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Addis summit raises questions about AU’s muted stance on Ethiopia rifts

For years, AU officials have refrained from addressing atrocities in Ethiopia. Analysts say this is strategic.

Al Jazeera

Is South Africa’s foreign policy contradictory or a balancing act?

South Africa’s stance on global issues in the last year has confounded many. Some analysts say it is a balancing act.

Al Jazeera

ICJ to deliver interim ruling on genocide case against Israel on Friday

South Africa’s foreign minister will fly to The Hague for the ruling in a possible sign of Pretoria’s confidence in its case

The Guardian - UK

Altruism, opportunism or both: What pushed South Africa to ICJ over Gaza?

Pretoria’s intent is under scrutiny as it presents an all-important case against Israel’s war in Gaza at the ICJ.

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S.Africa's Pistorius Released On Parole 11 Years After Murdering Girlfriend

Having served more than half his sentence, the 37-year-old double-amputee was quietly whisked away from the Atteridgeville prison on the outskirts of the capital Pretoria, avoiding the hordes of media gathered outside.

Al Jazeera

Oscar Pistorius released on parole after serving nine years for murder

Former Paralympic athlete was serving 13-year sentence for Valentine’s Day shooting of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

The Independent UK

Oscar Pistorius timeline: From Paralympian to prison for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp

The South African former athlete has been released on parole to finish his sentence

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Oscar Pistorius is released from prison on parole in South Africa

The Paralympic champion convicted of murdering his girlfriend has left prison on parole.

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South Africa files genocide case against Israel at World Court

We begin with the war in Gaza, as South Africa launched a case Friday at International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians. Pretoria asked the court to order Israel to halt its attacks. This is the first such challenge made at the court over the current war.…

The Times of India

South Africa hope to unleash full pace attack on India in first Test

NEW DELHI: South Africa remains optimistic about the availability of fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi for selection in the first Test against India, set to commence in Pretoria on Tuesday, as confirmed by coach Shukri Conrad.

The Hindu

Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole 10 years after killing his girlfriend

Oscar Pistorius, double-amputee Olympic runner, granted parole after 10 yrs for killing girlfriend. Must serve at least half of 13 yrs & 5 mths sentence. Pistorius shot Steenkamp multiple times in bathroom of Pretoria villa. Convicted of murder on legal principle of dolus eventualis.

The Times of India

Former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius granted parole a decade after killing girlfriend

NEW DELHI: Former South African Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius was on Friday granted parole and will be released from prison on January 5, the Department of Correctional Services said.

France 24

South African lawmakers vote to shut down Israeli embassy

In tonight's edition: South African lawmakers vote in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and suspending all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire is agreed in the war in Gaza. Also, a car fatally rams into a crowd of supporters celebrating Joseph Boakai's election victory in Liberia, killing…

Al Jazeera

DR Congo opposition discuss coalition candidate, fair election in Pretoria

Pretoria meeting comes ahead of the December 20 general election in which President Tshisekedi is seeking re-election.

The Guardian - UK

Thatcher didn’t care that Buthelezi inflicted mass bloodshed on South Africa, but we mustn’t forget

Ahead of the warlord’s funeral today, there have been nauseating attempts to kindly reassess him. Don’t fall for it, says the Guardian’s former South Africa correspondent Chris McGreal

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