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Illustrative: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa listens during the BRICS group of emerging economies three-day summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, August 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)
November 22, 2023, 12:38 am
South Africa’s shift on Israel: From Mandela-era acceptance to ‘genocide’ allegations
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
By Canaan Lidor
South African activist, lawyer, writer and a former judge appointed by Nelson Mandela to serve on the first Constitutional Court of South Africa, Albert 'Albie' Louis Sachs, poses for a portrait inside of the Constitutional Court of South Africa building in Johannesburg on February 8, 2022 (GUILLEM SARTORIO / AFP)
February 10, 2022, 12:11 pm
Anti-apartheid hero Albie Sachs: South Africa isn’t fair, but people can speak out
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
By AFP and ToI Staff
A member of the South African Police Service shoots rubber bullets to disperse looters outside a a warehouse storing alcohol in Durban on July 16, 2021, in the midst of an ongoing alcohol ban after protestors have clashed with police following a week of unrest in South Africa. (Guillem Sartorio/AFP)
July 17, 2021, 6:27 pm
South African president decries violent ‘insurrection’ as death toll hits 212
Cyril Ramaphosa vows to find instigators of violence following jailing of his predecessor Jacob Zuma
By AFP
The body of a man believed to have been killed overnight lies at the scene of a looted mall in Vosloorus, on the outskirts of Johannesburg on July 14, 2021. (MARCO LONGARI / AFP)
July 15, 2021, 6:55 am
In looted South African mall, a man lies dead as the poor pick over scraps
Citizens casually rob businesses as police stand by, seemingly powerless; arrest of former president sparks greatest crisis since apartheid era
By AFP
A looter smiles as she runs away from a member of the South African Police Services (SAPS) inside the Lotsoho Mall in Katlehong township, East of Johannesburg, on July 12, 2021. (Phill Magakoe / AFP)
July 15, 2021, 6:45 am
Police and soldiers out of sight as mob justice engulfs South Africa
Looting swiftly follows protests over jailing of country’s graft-accused former president Jacob Zuma, viewed by many as defender of the poor
By Sofia CHRISTENSEN
A member of the South African Police Services (SAPS) aim at looters following sporadic looting and vandalism outside the Lotsoho Mall in Katlehong township, East of Johannesburg, on July 12, 2021. (Phill Magakoe / AFP)
July 15, 2021, 6:37 am
South Africa to deploy 25,000 troops to curb unrest over food, fuel shortages
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
By Susan NJANJI
Acting President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa in the parliament in Cape Town, February 15, 2018. (Mike Hutchings, Pool via AP)
February 15, 2018, 5:30 pm
South African lawmakers choose Ramaphosa to succeed tainted Zuma
Ex-businessman named new president after predecessor resigns under intense pressure from his own party over graft scandals
By Gregory WALTON
South African President Jacob Zuma addresses the nation and press at the government's Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, February 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
February 15, 2018, 12:52 am
South African president resigns over corruption scandals
Jacob Zuma steps down after ruling African National Congress party instructs him to leave office by end of day or face parliamentary ouster
By Christopher Torchia
South African president and African National Congress (ANC)'s president Jacob Zuma delivers a speech during the Party official launch of the Municipal Elections manifesto in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, April 16, 2016. (AFP/Michael Sheehan)
February 13, 2018, 9:32 am
South Africa’s ruling party decides to oust President Zuma
After marathon discussions, ANC said to give head of state 48 hours to resign
By Susan NJANJI and Ben Sheppard
South Africa's Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein in a Passover YouTube message on April 4, 2017. (YouTube screen capture)
April 7, 2017, 4:36 am
South Africa’s chief rabbi joins calls to protest against President Zuma
In Passover video message, Warren Goldstein lines up with church groups in decrying ‘corruption and injustice’
By JTA
Mmusi Maimane, who heads South Africa's Democratic Alliance party (screen grab Facebook)
January 12, 2017, 11:43 pm
South African parties tussle over senior politician’s Israel trip
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
By Raphael Ahren
South African President Jacob Zuma prior the G-20 Summit in Antalya, Turkey, Sunday, November 15, 2015 (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
January 12, 2017, 7:05 pm
Hamas praises South African PM’s stance against Israel visits
Gaza terror group says policy shows ‘solidarity’ with Palestinians, just after Pretoria opposition leader travels to Jewish state
By Dov Lieber and Raphael Ahren
Mmusi Maimane, who heads South Africa's Democratic Alliance party (screen grab Facebook)
January 11, 2017, 9:55 pm
South African opposition leader visits Israel, defying travel directive
Days after President Zuma ‘firmly discouraged’ visits to Jewish state, Mmusi Maimane meets Netanyahu, other top officials in Jerusalem
By Raphael Ahren
Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn after leaving the courthouse in Lille, France, February 2, 2015. (AFP/Denis Charlet)
October 15, 2016, 3:15 am
Sex and power, a career-ruining combination
From Dominique Strauss-Kahn to Bill Clinton to Moshe Katsav, allegations of sexual misconduct against politicans are all too common
By AFP
South African International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. (US Department of State/Wikimedia Commons)
September 22, 2016, 3:18 pm
In sign of thaw, Israel’s top diplomat meets S. African foreign minister
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
By Raphael Ahren
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