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A legal battle is set to open at the top UN court over an allegation of Israeli genocide in Gaza

A legal battle over whether Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza amounts to genocide opens Thursday at the United Nations’ top court

The Independent UK

With case filed to ICJ, South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

The International Court of Justice is to hold hearings this week on a case brought by South Africa, accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza and seeking a halt to its military campaign. Israel has described the allegations against it as "baseless" and intended to stir up lethal hatred of Jews.…

France 24

South Africa is taking Israel to court for genocide in Palestine. What does it mean for the war in Gaza?

South Africa has taken Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ, also known as the World Court) in The Hague claiming genocide has been committed against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict.

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I have never seen anything better than what Tendulkar, Azharuddin did at Newlands: Conrad

hukri Conrad has seen it all. He played cricket before and after the apartheid in South Africa. “Let’s say I played in the White side and yes, I played in the non-White side,” Conrad told The Hindu. “And then I was involved when unity came along. A little bit of…

The Hindu

Israel’s war on Gaza and the ‘obligation to prevent genocide’

Experts say ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide highlights Genocide Convention duties and a need for political will.

Al Jazeera

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

As South Africa prepares to launch a genocide case against Israel at the Hague, an advocate has called on Australia to support the legal action.

AAP

South Africa's new plan to end power cuts is seriously flawed. Here's why

South Africa experienced unprecedented electricity shortages in 2023 as ageing coal plants became increasingly prone to breakdowns. The country urgently needs to develop new electricity generation facilities and reduce reliance on coal power.

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South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: expert sets out what to expect from the International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will be holding public hearings on 11-12 January at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the court, in a case brought by South Africa against Israel. South Africa has accused Israel of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention in its military bombardment…

The Conversation

Which countries back South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ?

Here are countries which welcomed the ICJ case that says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

What is the ICJ and what is South Africa’s claim against Israel?

International court of justice’s interim ruling has ordered Israel to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza and protect Palestinians

The Guardian - UK

ICC rates Newlands pitch as unsatisfactory after shortest-ever Test in history

ICC rated the Newlands pitch for the second Test between India and South Africa as “unsatisfactory” after it ended inside five sessions

The Hindu

Five years on the road in Africa: how Lerato Mogoatlhe became a travel writer

South African journalist Lerato Mogoatlhe set off for three months in west Africa. She ended up drifting across the continent for five years. In 2019 she wrote a book about her travels, called Vagabond: Wandering Through Africa on Faith. As a scholar of, among other areas, African travel writing and…

The Conversation

Love Island All Stars: Meet the former contestants returning for a second chance at romance

With a cast list featuring fan favourites, villains and former couples, it won’t be long until things get spicy in South Africa

The Independent UK

Three Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank, says health ministry

This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the Middle East crisis here and all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here.

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How apartheid history shaped South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Jewish groups have accused the ANC of antisemitism, but ICJ case stems from party’s longstanding support for Palestinians

The Independent UK

Oscar Pistorius and the Valentine's killing of Reeva Steenkamp. What happened that night?

Here’s what to know about the night South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius shot Reeva Steenkamp more than a decade ago in a killing that jolted the world and shattered the image of a sports superstar

The Hindu

De Villiers blames T20 cricket for short India-South Africa series

India vs South Africa: AB de Villiers blames T20 leagues for South Africa and India's two-Test series and calls for change to identify best Test team.

The Conversation

Taxes on e-cigarettes: South Africa must strike a balance between economic arguments and health concerns

The 21st century has seen a massive expansion in the ways that people can consume tobacco and nicotine. Innovative new products include electronic nicotine delivery systems (“ENDS” or e-cigarettes) and heat-not-burn (HnB) products.

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The Independent UK

As police lose the war on crime in South Africa, private security companies step in

The private security industry in South Africa is booming as police struggle against record levels of crime

The Hindu

India in South Africa | I have learnt a lot from my first two tours: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashavi Jaiswal's 28 runs helped India win the 2nd Test in South Africa, with his mentor Rahal Dravid's advice to "bat with a smile".

AAP

Cummins' men back on top of the world Test rankings

Pat Cummins' Australia team have reclaimed their place atop the Test world rankings following India's drawn series in South Africa.

The Hindu

Unkept promise: On India’s quest for a Test series win in South Africa

The tale in cricket is about yet another South African tour, that promised much and yielded little

The Hindu

‘I remember telling Rahul Dravid I can’t believe Sachin Tendulkar was better than Virat Kohli’

South Africa's Test head coach Shukri Conrad reflects on his journey, the importance of Test cricket & the impact of SA20.

The Hindu

India in South Africa | The 1-1 scoreline is a fair reflection of the mini-series of miniature Tests in South Africa

South Africa's Aiden Markram and India's Virat Kohli shine in the shortest completed Test match in history, with India taking the series 1-1.

The Hindu

ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2024: full schedule, dates and venues

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