South Africa

IDF finds weapon of slain hostage Capt. Daniel Perez in booby-trapped Gaza compound

Captain Daniel Perez was murdered during the October 7 massacre. His remains were returned to Israel on October 13, 2025. His father, Rabbi Doron, was recently elected WZO president.

An IDF soldier holds the weapon of slain hostage IDF Capt. Daniel Perez after retrieving it in the Gaza Strip, December 8, 2025.
 A Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign thanking South Africa for its support during a protest in Amman, Jordan.

Hypocrisy? South Africa shuts its door on Palestinians it claims to defend - comment

People hold placards and Palestinian flags in Cape Town, South Africa, January 26, 2024.

South Africa ends Palestinian 90-day visa waiver over Gaza ‘relocation’ fears

Police officers inspect the scene where kidnapped U.S. pastor, Josh Sullivan, was rescued last night in a shootout during which three suspects were killed, in KwaMagxaki, Gqeberha, South Africa, April 16, 2025.

Shooting at South African bar leaves 11 dead, including a young child, police say


South Africa will take a 'break' from G20 under Trump, presidency says

Trump's administration also opposed the theme of South Africa's G20 presidency, which was "solidarity, equality, and sustainability."

French President Emmanuel Macron says goodbye to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa before he leaves South Africa as heads of state and government meet on the second day of the G20 Leaders' Summit on November 23, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US boycott, opposition

G20 leaders adopted a climate focused declaration without US support, prompting the White House to accuse South Africa of weaponizing its presidency and deepening tensions over the group’s direction.

World leaders assemble for the “family photo” at the G20 Summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 22, 2025.

My Word: Palestinian refugees and the global hypocrisy on display - opinion

Refugee images expose the truth and politics behind the Palestinian narrative and the hypocrisy of those who tell it.

A demonstrator wears a flag that reads ‘Genocidal murderers’ during the commemoration of the United Nations’ International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, in Santiago, Chile, last November.

Eswatini received $5.1 million to accept US deportees, minister says

Eswatini is among several African nations that agreed to receive third-country deportees as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

Protesters hold placards as lead applicant and lawyer Mzwandile Masuku addresses them outside the court, after today's hearing was postponed, in Mbabane, Eswatini, August 22, 2025.

Who is behind Al-Majd, the Israeli-linked evacuation group sending Gazans to South Africa?

Al-Majd’s operation to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza has sparked controversy, with claims of human trafficking and ties to a questionable Estonian-Israeli businessman.

Palestinians wait to buy bread from a distribution point in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, November 17, 2025

Gazans paid $2,000 per seat for charter flight to South Africa, obtained proper exit documentation

COGAT stated that the Gazans had obtained "documents confirming authorization to land in South Africa" and valid visas, despite South African claims that they were "removed" from Gaza.

Hanan Jarrar, Palestinian ambassador to South Africa, smiles for a picture on a plane in a location given as given as Johannesburg, South Africa, in this handout image released on November 13, 2025.

PA accuses Israel of 'human trafficking' after planeload of Gazans arrives in South Africa

South Africa initially refused the Gazans' entry because they were unable to indicate the duration of their stay or the address of their accommodation.

Hanan Jarrar, Palestinian ambassador to South Africa, smiles for a picture on a plane in a location given as given as Johannesburg, South Africa, in this handout image released on November 13, 2025.

South Africa gov't announces probe for NGO that arranged irregular arrival of Palestinians

A group of 153 Palestinians arrived at Johannesburg airport on a chartered Global Airways flight from Kenya on Thursday without departure stamps, return tickets, or details of accommodation.

People hold placards and Palestinian flags in Cape Town, South Africa, January 26, 2024.

South Africa admits over 100 Palestinians after 12-hour airport delay, backed by activist groups

South African authorities allow over 100 Palestinians to enter the country after lengthy airport delays and backing from pro-Palestinian activists.

People hold placards and Palestinian flags in Cape Town, South Africa, January 26, 2024.

A land of opportunity: one young oleh’s path into hi-tech

Entering Israel’s hi-tech sphere isn’t always easy for new olim, especially without fluent Hebrew or any experience - but Jaime took the leap and now works at Oobit, a fintech company in Herzliya.

Jaime Boolkin

The Jewish people need the unifying potential in God’s great gift of Shabbat - opinion

South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein's "Shabbat Project" aims to bring together millions of Jews from across the world to embrace the unifying potential embedded in the gift of Shabbat.

LAUNCHED BY South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein and now in its twelfth year, the ‘Shabbat Project’ encourages Jews worldwide to experience Shabbat together, states the writer.