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ICJ Grants Israel Six-Month Extension in Gaza Genocide Case

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) granted Israel a six-month extension until January 12, 2026, to respond to South Africa's genocide claims against it for its conduct in Gaza, citing procedural issues, parallel proceedings, and additional claims from other states.

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American Pastor Kidnapped in South Africa

American pastor Josh Sullivan was kidnapped at gunpoint during a church service in Motherwell, South Africa, on Thursday by four armed men who stole his vehicle and two phones; police are investigating, and the US State Department is involved.

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Tennessee Pastor Kidnapped in South Africa

A Tennessee pastor, Josh Sullivan, was kidnapped Thursday evening in South Africa by armed men who broke into his church, stole parishioners' cellphones, and drove off with him in his truck. Authorities are prioritizing his safe return.

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US Tariffs Hit African Economies Hard

New US tariffs are significantly impacting African trade, with Lesotho facing a 50% tariff on its exports to the US, threatening thousands of jobs, while South Africa and other nations face challenges, potentially jeopardizing AGOA.

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US Absence Shifts G20 Dynamics, South Africa Grapples with Energy Transition

South Africa's G20 presidency faces challenges due to reduced US engagement, particularly in climate discussions; the absence of high-level US officials shifts influence toward the EU and China, while South Africa struggles with its own energy transition due to Eskom's monopoly and high borrowing co...

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EU-Banned Pesticides Cause Health Crisis for South African Farmworkers

Dina Ndelini, a South African farmworker, lost her health, job, and home after exposure to Dormex, a pesticide banned in the EU but widely used in South Africa; this case, highlighted at the Agrotoxins People's Court, reveals the widespread health consequences for farmworkers due to the export of EU...

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Musk Accuses South Africa of Discrimination, Blocking Starlink

Elon Musk accused South Africa of racial discrimination for blocking Starlink's operation, citing the country's Black economic empowerment laws; however, South African authorities claim Starlink never applied for the necessary licenses.

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U.S. Reviews Afrikaner Resettlement, Orania Seeks Self-Governance

Following President Trump's statement offering refuge to Afrikaners, the U.S. is actively reviewing resettlement requests, while the Afrikaner Orania Movement seeks U.S. support for internal self-governance in South Africa, creating friction between the U.S. and South African governments.

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Hawke and Packer's Failed Attempt to Recruit Clive Lloyd

In early 1985, Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke and media tycoon Kerry Packer unsuccessfully attempted to recruit West Indies cricket captain Clive Lloyd to coach the Australian team, a decision that indirectly led to significant changes within Australian cricket management and contributed to its...

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Trump Tariffs Devastate African Economies

President Trump's new tariffs impose a 50% levy on Lesotho's textile exports to the US, threatening 12,000 jobs, while South Africa faces 30% tariffs on vehicles and agri-business, potentially affecting tens of thousands more jobs; the tariffs effectively nullify the African Growth and Opportunity A...

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EU-Banned Pesticides Cause Health Crisis for South African Farmworkers

A South African People's Tribunal highlighted the severe health impacts on farmworkers from EU-banned pesticides exported to South Africa, prompting calls for an EU export ban to protect vulnerable workers and promote sustainable farming.

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Trump's Tariffs Devastate Africa's Poorest

President Trump's new tariffs impose rates as high as 50 percent on some of Africa's poorest countries, such as Lesotho and Madagascar, threatening their textile industries and worsening poverty; the formula seems to punish countries too poor to import many U.S. products.

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