The Times of Israel

South Africa’s shift on Israel: From Mandela-era acceptance to ‘genocide’ allegations

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:38:28 +0000

Unprecedented anti-Israel statements by the African nation's head appear to be part of a broader geopolitical shift, but the country's Jews report feeling safe and comfortable

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Anti-apartheid hero Albie Sachs: South Africa isn’t fair, but people can speak out

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:11:15 +0000

Jewish former justice, who lost an eye and arm in bombing by white supremacist regime, says he believes progressive constitution will help country withstand challenges

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South African president decries violent ‘insurrection’ as death toll hits 212

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 15:27:53 +0000

Cyril Ramaphosa vows to find instigators of violence following jailing of his predecessor Jacob Zuma

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In looted South African mall, a man lies dead as the poor pick over scraps

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 03:55:40 +0000

Citizens casually rob businesses as police stand by, seemingly powerless; arrest of former president sparks greatest crisis since apartheid era

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Police and soldiers out of sight as mob justice engulfs South Africa

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 03:45:57 +0000

Looting swiftly follows protests over jailing of country's graft-accused former president Jacob Zuma, viewed by many as defender of the poor

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South Africa to deploy 25,000 troops to curb unrest over food, fuel shortages

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 03:37:11 +0000

72 people have died, more than 1,200 people arrested since former president Jacob Zuma began 15-month jail term, sparking protests that swiftly turned violent

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South African lawmakers choose Ramaphosa to succeed tainted Zuma

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:30:05 +0000

Ex-businessman named new president after predecessor resigns under intense pressure from his own party over graft scandals

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South African president resigns over corruption scandals

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 22:52:01 +0000

Jacob Zuma steps down after ruling African National Congress party instructs him to leave office by end of day or face parliamentary ouster

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South Africa’s ruling party decides to oust President Zuma

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 07:32:54 +0000

After marathon discussions, ANC said to give head of state 48 hours to resign

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South Africa’s chief rabbi joins calls to protest against President Zuma

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:36:52 +0000

In Passover video message, Warren Goldstein lines up with church groups in decrying ‘corruption and injustice’

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South African parties tussle over senior politician’s Israel trip

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 21:43:20 +0000

Mandela would turn in his grave if he knew opposition leader visited Jerusalem, ANC says, challenging rival party to say if it believes Israel practices apartheid

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Hamas praises South African PM’s stance against Israel visits

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 17:05:08 +0000

Gaza terror group says policy shows 'solidarity' with Palestinians, just after Pretoria opposition leader travels to Jewish state

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South African opposition leader visits Israel, defying travel directive

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 19:55:12 +0000

Days after President Zuma 'firmly discouraged' visits to Jewish state, Mmusi Maimane meets Netanyahu, other top officials in Jerusalem

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Sex and power, a career-ruining combination

Sat, 15 Oct 2016 00:15:35 +0000

From Dominique Strauss-Kahn to Bill Clinton to Moshe Katsav, allegations of sexual misconduct against politicans are all too common

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In sign of thaw, Israel’s top diplomat meets S. African foreign minister

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:18:02 +0000

On sidelines of UN assembly, Dore Gold discusses bilateral ties with Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, who in 2013 said Pretoria 'curtails senior leadership contact' with Israelis

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