The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/johannesburg/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:47:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Johannesburg | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/johannesburg/ 32 32 12 killed in shooting spree at illegal miners’ site near Johannesburg https://www.timesofisrael.com/12-killed-in-shooting-spree-at-illegal-miners-site-near-johannesburg/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:36:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840135 Attackers rampage through impoverished Jumpers settlement; cops suspect motive related to illegal mining activities, which has been linked to organized crime

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]]> El Al nixing flights to South Africa amid fall in demand, ICJ genocide charge https://www.timesofisrael.com/el-al-said-to-nix-flights-to-south-africa-amid-drop-in-demand-icj-genocide-charge/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:46:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3209966 National carrier planning to end the only direct flights from Tel Aviv to Johannesburg from April 1 as ties between the countries continue to deteriorate

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]]> Virus lockdown worsens suffering for Johannesburg beggars https://www.timesofisrael.com/virus-lockdown-worsens-suffering-for-johannesburg-beggars/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:11:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2295107 Immigrants with disabilities can't get money from people on the street due to South Africa's lockdown, and aren't eligible for government aid either

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]]> Prominent Israel-born psychologist murdered in South Africa https://www.timesofisrael.com/prominent-israel-born-psychologist-brutally-murdered-in-south-africa/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:17:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2163387 Dr. Mirah Wilks, stabbed to death during robbery of her home, is eulogized as a 'mensch' by colleagues

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]]> Senior El Al official among 9 suspects charged in major cocaine-smuggling ring https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-el-al-official-among-9-suspects-charged-in-cocaine-smuggling-ring/ Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:04:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1993660 Group accused of slipping 150 kilograms of drug into the country, dodging Ben Gurion Airport checks

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]]> Slain Likud South Africa head remembered as ‘true Zionist’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/slain-likud-south-africa-head-remembered-as-true-zionist/ Sun, 08 Jul 2018 15:49:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1885221&preview=true&preview_id=1885221 Circumstances remain unclear in shooting of Sergio Kowensky, a prominent pro-Israel advocate killed at his office in Johannesburg

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]]> Head of Likud South Africa gunned down in Johannesburg https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-israel-advocate-gunned-down-in-johannesburg/ Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:48:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1884412 Sergio Kowensky, a prominent Jewish pro-Israel advocate, killed at his office in the crime-ridden city; circumstances surrounding his death are not clear

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]]> South African Jews file police complaint against 3 for ‘gross anti-Semitism’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/south-african-jews-file-police-complaint-over-rising-anti-semitic-speech/ Fri, 29 Jun 2018 17:33:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1880279&preview=true&preview_id=1880279 Community leader says attacks, threats becoming increasingly inflammatory, warns prevalent anti-Israel sentiment is spilling over into racist slurs against Jews

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]]> Johannesburg suspends councilwoman for saying the city is a ‘friend of Israel’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/johannesburg-suspends-councilwoman-for-saying-city-is-a-friend-of-israel/ Tue, 12 Jun 2018 17:02:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1869472&preview=true&preview_id=1869472 A month after South Africa recalls its ambassador over Gaza clashes, mayor says he's 'disappointed' by Mpho Phalatse's comment at pro-Israel event

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]]> Anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela dies at 81 https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-apartheid-activist-winnie-mandela-dies-at-81/ Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:34:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1822541 Nelson Mandela's ex-wife played a high-profile role in battle to end white-minority rule, but her place in history was also marred by controversy

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]]> I ate unkosher food and I’m horrified https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/when-you-think-youre-eating-kosher-but-youre-not/ Sun, 04 Mar 2018 12:41:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1802864 Our South African caterer served treif -- all my hard work to keep the dietary laws has been for nothing

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]]> Israeli tourist killed in South Africa car crash named https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tourist-killed-in-south-africa-car-crash-named/ Sun, 16 Oct 2016 15:57:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1480897&preview_id=1480897 Oshri Malsa, 22, from Ashdod dies in head-on collision caused by faulty traffic light in Johannesburg; was on a post-army trip

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]]> Israeli tourist killed in South Africa car crash https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tourist-killed-in-south-africa-car-crash/ Sun, 16 Oct 2016 13:27:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1480814 Victim of head-on collision at faulty traffic light named as Oshri Malsa; another 3 Israelis hurt

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]]> In troubled post-Mandela South Africa, a fight or flight dilemma for the 70,000 Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-troubled-post-mandela-south-africa-a-fight-or-flight-dilemma-for-the-70000-jews/ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 20:45:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1433661 Next week's local government elections amount to a referendum on ANC rule. With joblessness, inequality and violence all on the rise, many in the Jewish community are considering their future

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]]> Palestinians unveil 20-foot Mandela statue in Ramallah https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-unveil-20-foot-mandela-statue-in-ramallah/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 18:50:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1382546 At ceremony, mayor of West Bank city says sculpture's 30 day hold-up in Israeli customs amounted to further imprisonment

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