International News
Egypt's foreign minister makes first trip to Iran to attend president's funeral
By: Reuters 22nd May 2024 Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry headed on Wednesday to Tehran to participate in the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who died in... →
Warrants for Israel, Hamas leaders restore credibility of international justice system – Amnesty International SA
By: Thabi Shomolekae 21st May 2024 Amnesty International South Africa (SA) noted on Tuesday that those who are suspected of responsibility for crimes under international law in... →
Reserve Bank warns carbon taxes may cut exports by 10% 
By: Bloomberg 21st May 2024 South African economic growth could be severely stunted if carbon taxes are widely imposed on its exports, according to a new report by the... →
South Africa welcomes ICC prosecutor seeking warrants for Israel, Hamas leaders 
By: Reuters 21st May 2024 South Africa's presidency said on Monday it welcomed an announcement by the International Criminal Court's prosecutor saying he had requested... →
Biden, Kenya's Ruto to discuss Kenyan debt relief this week
By: Reuters 21st May 2024 US President Joe Biden will play host this week to Kenyan President William Ruto for wide-ranging talks expected to include debt relief for Kenya... →
Ramaphosa conveys condolences on Iranian President Raisi’s passing
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th May 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed sadness at the passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and the... →
Israel tells World Court South Africa case makes a mockery of genocide
By: Reuters 17th May 2024 Israel defended the military necessity of its Gaza offensive on Friday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after South Africa asked judges... →
'Israel must be stopped' in Gaza, South Africa tells World Court
By: Reuters 17th May 2024 South Africa urged the UN's top court on Thursday to order a halt to Israel's offensive on Rafah, saying attacks on the southern Gaza city "must be... →
