The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that former President Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela, and other South African activists detained by Israeli forces after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, will be released on Tuesday. Dirco spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said on Monday that the South African government had… Continue reading Mandla Mandela and SA Flotilla Activists Set for Release on Tuesday
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President Ramaphosa Calls for Immediate Release of Global Sumud Flotilla Abductees
The abduction of South Africans and other international humanitarians aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli forces has provoked widespread condemnation, with President Cyril Ramaphosa leading calls for their immediate release. The flotilla, comprising vessels carrying food, medical supplies and other essential aid, was intercepted in international waters off the coast of Gaza in the… Continue reading President Ramaphosa Calls for Immediate Release of Global Sumud Flotilla Abductees
Global Outcry As Mandla Mandela And Flotilla Activists Abducted By Israeli Forces
The abduction of Nkosi Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, along with several international activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, has ignited worldwide condemnation and intensified calls for urgent action to end Israel’s blockade on Gaza. Mandela, who was sailing on the Alma to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians, confirmed in a distress video released… Continue reading Global Outcry As Mandla Mandela And Flotilla Activists Abducted By Israeli Forces
UN Confirms Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza, Vindicating South Africa’s Case
An independent United Nations Commission of Inquiry has found that Israel has committed acts of genocide in Gaza, naming senior Israeli leaders as responsible for policies and rhetoric that meet the legal thresholds of the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. The Commission’s report, released on Tuesday, concludes that since October 2023, Israel has committed four of… Continue reading UN Confirms Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza, Vindicating South Africa’s Case
Israel Faces Global Backlash After Unprecedented Strikes on Qatar
Israel has carried out unprecedented airstrikes on Qatar, targeting what it claimed were senior leaders of Hamas, in an escalation that threatens to destabilise the Middle East and derail fragile mediation efforts. Videos shared on social media showed residents in the Qatari capital, Doha, fleeing in panic as explosions lit up the night sky. Huge… Continue reading Israel Faces Global Backlash After Unprecedented Strikes on Qatar
Gaza Bleeds: Activists Vow to Break Siege as Israeli Strikes Kill Thousands
The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has deepened as Israeli airstrikes, drone attacks and ground assaults continue to devastate communities, leaving tens of thousands dead and entire neighbourhoods flattened. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), a civilian initiative aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade on Gaza, confirmed on Monday that one of its main vessels, the Family Boat,… Continue reading Gaza Bleeds: Activists Vow to Break Siege as Israeli Strikes Kill Thousands
UAE Draws Red Line on West Bank Annexation — South Africa Sees Echoes of Its Own Past
A press statement by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) warning Israel against annexing parts of the occupied West Bank is circulating on global media platforms — and in South Africa, it has struck a familiar chord. For many South Africans, the message from the UAE carries deeper meaning than just Middle Eastern diplomacy. It touches… Continue reading UAE Draws Red Line on West Bank Annexation — South Africa Sees Echoes of Its Own Past
SAFTU Condemns Israel’s Attack on Iran, Says It Will Lead to Wider Middle East Chaos
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has condemned the overnight decision by Israel to attack Iran, saying it will lead to wider instability in the Middle East. The labour federation says the attack will also lead to a catastrophic war by the entire world. According to the federation, the act of aggression is… Continue reading SAFTU Condemns Israel’s Attack on Iran, Says It Will Lead to Wider Middle East Chaos
Democratic Alliance and Rheinmetall Denel Under Scrutiny Over Defence and Energy Dealings
In recent months, a growing controversy has surrounded South Africa’s defense sector, driven by reports of questionable industrial deals and political maneuvering that raise concerns about transparency and oversight. At the center of this discussion is the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM), with speculations emerging about their roles in the broader defense… Continue reading Democratic Alliance and Rheinmetall Denel Under Scrutiny Over Defence and Energy Dealings
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Boycotts G20 Summit in South Africa
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he won’t attend the G20 Summit in Johannesburg this year, accusing South Africa of “doing very bad things” and “anti-Americanism”. The new US top diplomat repeated President Donald Trump’s false claim that Pretoria was confiscating private property and violating human rights, indicating deteriorating relations between South Africa and… Continue reading US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Boycotts G20 Summit in South Africa