South Africa
South Africa is a nation at the southern end of Africa, with a population of around 62 million.
A former British colony, it is one of the most geopolitically significant countries in the region and possesses influence on the world stage as a member of the G20.
Home to a very diverse population, South Africa also has a sizeable Jewish community, thought to be the 12th largest in the world, said to number between 52,000 and 75,000 Jews.
SA Chief Rabbi Goldstein: President Ramaphosa “cursed” for ICJ case against Israel
Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein criticizes President Ramaphosa for accusing Israel of genocide, calling his Oval Office humiliation ‘Divine justice’ and a sign of deeper moral failure.
Mother convicted for trafficking 6-year-old daughter to traditional healer for 'eyes and skin'
Ahead of Shavuot: White wine and a sparkling cocktail made from natural fruit extracts
Trump's image of dead 'white farmers' came from Reuters footage in Congo, not South Africa
'Sorry I don't have a plane to give you,' South Africa's Ramaphosa tells Trump mid-trade talks
Rhamposa is in the US to persuade Trump to make deals with his country rather than scold and punish it.
It’s not black vs white: SA chief rabbi responds to Trump refugee program - opinion
It is an old leftist trope that South Africa’s problems can be read across a stark racial divide – let alone be resolved by old leftist ideologies of state-directed economic strategies.
South Africa’s chief rabbi rejects refugee program for Afrikaners
A vocal critic of the South African government, Goldstein backed Trump’s opposition to South Africa for its cooperation with Iran and its new land expropriation law.
Remembering Eli Kay, a hero made of simple choices
From South Africa to Jerusalem, Eli Kay lived with heart and purpose. His legacy now blooms in a vineyard planted in his honor.
'World failed Palestinian people': South Africa to ICJ
The only certainty that the Palestinian people have is that tomorrow is going to be worse said the South African representative at the ICJ hearing.
Archaeologists discover 20,000-year-old stone tools in South African caves, revealing Ice Age techn
"Finding the same tools and the same methods used to make these tools across this entire country suggests that people were connecting with each other over long distances."
ICJ publishes order extending Israeli response to genocide claims by six months
South Africa, and other extra interventions against Israel are backfiring.
Three killed in shoot-out as South African police rescue abducted American pastor
Pastor Josh Sullivan was abducted last week by gunmen in front of his congregation.
‘Africa Calling’: West African royalty and Zulu magic at Haifa Museum of Art
Visitors will marvel at the vividness of the royal drapes with the emblems of the kings of Dahomey (today Benin) and see the ritual masks used by the Bambara people of Mali.
American pastor kidnapped by armed men in South Africa in front of congregation
American pastor Josh Sullivan was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa, authorities are investigating. His family is calling for prayers for his safe return.
Nicaragua withdraws intervention request in South Africa's ICJ case
To date, Libya, Mexico, “Palestine,” Spain, Turkey, Chile, the Maldives, Bolivia, Cuba, Ireland and Belize have initiated proceedings to intervene in the case under Articles 62 and 63.
