South Africa

‘The New York Times’ and the grotesque NGO ‘halo effect’ - opinion

Politicized NGOs and sympathetic media outlets continue amplifying unverified claims against Israel as fact.

Writer Nicholas D. Kristof poses for photographers on the red carpet as he arrives for the TIME 100 Gala in Manhattan, New York, US, April 26, 2016.
People hold placards and Palestinian flags in Cape Town, South Africa, January 26, 2024.

S. African non-Jewish activists protest at Holocaust center with ‘Jews for Free Palestine' shirts

An ICU Nurse and a paratrooper jump from 16 Air Assault Brigade to provide medical support to people , after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on Friday confirmed one suspected case of Hantavirus of a British national on Tristan da Cunha, Britain, May 9, 2026.

British paratroopers lead airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case

The month of Iyar, painted by Thelma Bronstein (see Friday).

Jerusalem highlights: May 8-14


S. African, Islamic Republic of Iran officials meet to deepen military ties, pro-IRGC sources say

The officials, in particular, were Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi and South African National Defense Force Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya.

 Maj. Gen. Amir Hatami replaced Abdolrahim Mousavi who was recently appointed the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces after Israel killed the former chief of staff.

Brazil withdraws from IHRA shortly after country joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel

While the Brazilian government has not officially confirmed the withdrawal from IHRA, the move has been confirmed by various anti-Israeli Brazilian groups.

 People hold signs during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil November 18, 2024.

Local sheikhs aren’t the answer to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - opinion

That route will not bring peace, but likely violence. It will pit clans against clans and Palestinians against one another. In the fog of violence, Jews will be killed.

 BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer greets PA Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa at 10 Downing Street in April. The PA remains the least bad option in a region where that is often the best you can hope for, says the writer.

Chief Rabbi denounces South African government for supporting Iran

Pre-emptive attack saved Israel and the Jewish People from “another Holocaust”.

"Israel strikes Iran 1-minute to midnight" by Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein

Meet Port and Starboard: The orca duo terrorizing great white sharks

The absence of great white sharks is unprecedented and is altering the ecosystem, raising concerns about long-term ecological impacts.

Meet Port and Starboard: The orca duo terrorizing great white sharks.

Six Israeli runners harassed at South Africa ultramarathon after being doxxed by ANCYL

Videos from the race show Israeli runners being followed by anti-Israel protesters shouting "free Palestine," "you are not welcome," and "go home.

Pro-Palestinian supporters carrying signs during South Africa's 89km 'Comrades Marathon' on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

South African school bus swept away by floods, eight bodies recovered

South Africa has been lashed by heavy rain and snow since the weekend, in a severe winter cold front which disrupted transport and power networks.

 rs are surrounded by snow during a severe cold front in Barkly East, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, June 11, 2025

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.

 SA's cursed president illustration

Mother convicted for trafficking 6-year-old daughter to traditional healer for 'eyes and skin'

The courts heard from witnesses that Kelly Smith sold Joshlin Smith for her "eyes and skin" to a traditional healer.

Joshlin Smith's mother, Kelly, and co-accused sit during court trial in Saldanha Bay, South Africa, May 2, 2025

Ahead of Shavuot: White wine and a sparkling cocktail made from natural fruit extracts

If alcohol, at least let it be quality, and always in moderation: South African white wine and a cocktail with natural fruit extracts.

 Sauvignon Blanc