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Topic: South Africa

South Africa’s genocide case against Israel is crucial. Future wars need legal sanctions

The Second World War did not bring about a genocide taboo. The last century saw the efflorescence of such massacres.

South Africa accused of anti-Semitism after sacking U-19 cricket captain who made pro-Israel remarks

Israel envoy to India Naor Gilon, UK politician Zac Goldsmith etc criticise David Teeger's dismissal as captain. South Africa has taken Israel to ICJ for 'genocide' in Gaza.

Black South African youth buy luxury goods only to destroy them publicly. Here’s why

The subculture is called izikhothane. In a developing economy like South Africa, it has not been well received. It’s often criticised as wasteful and reckless by society.

Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Zulu prince who roiled South African politics, passes away at 95

Buthelezi was a champion of his people and a prominent figure in the struggle against apartheid but his rivalry with the ANC led to fraught days and much bloodshed before South Africa was able to elect its first Black leader.

Over 60 killed, 43 hurt after massive fire engulfs building in South Africa’s Johannesburg

According to reports, fire engulfed a five-storey building that had been abandoned at one stage but where people had been living. It was not immediately clear what caused the fire.

South African news site stands by report on Modi ‘tantrum’, alleges cyber attack from ‘Indian servers’

Daily Maverick report elicited denial from Ramaphosa govt, which said deputy President Mashatile was not 'despatched last minute'. Ramaphosa greeted Chinese counterpart Xi in person.

BRICS leader to discuss expansion plans in meeting in South Africa

South Africa hosted China's Xi Jinping for a state visit on Tuesday morning ahead of meetings with the grouping's other leaders later in the day.

BRICS nations to meet in South Africa to strategise against Western dominance

The meeting, scheduled from 22 to 24 August, is likely to discuss on 40 new countries including Saudi Arabia, Argentina and Egypt who have shown interest in joining the alliance.

Putin won’t attend BRICS Summit by ‘mutual agreement’ says South Africa

As a member of the International Criminal Court, it would theoretically be required for South Africa to arrest Putin for alleged war crimes if he were to attend.

Arresting Putin in South Africa would be ‘declaration of war’, says president Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa is set to host the BRICS Summit next month, with heads of state from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa scheduled to attend

On Camera

This era has made journalistic independence harder than ever: New York Times publisher

Journalist Arthur Gregg Sulzberger delivered the Reuters Memorial Lecture on 4 March last year.

India’s factory data may get reality check in MoSPI’s new IIP plan, defunct factories to be dropped

MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.