Results for "South Africa"
8 articlesSouth African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention
South African activists detained while attempting to breach Israel's Gaza blockade have alleged they were subjected to electric shock torture by Israeli soldiers. The article reports abuse allegations from detained protesters without detailed independent verification of the claims.
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South Africa's response to xenophobia is under fire
DW News reports that South Africa's government publicly condemns xenophobic violence but faces criticism for weak prevention measures, limited arrests, and political rhetoric that may exacerbate rather than reduce tensions.
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South Africa's Ramaphosa refuses to resign over cash scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has publicly stated he will not resign amid an impeachment committee investigation into a cash heist scandal. The report notes his refusal despite institutional accountability mechanisms being activated.
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Singapore pair test negative for hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak
Two Singapore residents who were aboard a hantavirus-affected cruise ship and on the same flight as a confirmed hantavirus case have tested negative for the disease. The confirmed case was from St. Helena and died in South Africa without traveling to Singapore.
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South African president says he respects top courtβs judgment on impeachment process
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated he respects the Constitutional Court's decision to revive an impeachment process against him. The story reports his statement acknowledging the court's judgment on a procedural matter related to impeachment proceedings.
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South Africaβs top court revives impeachment process against president
South Africa's constitutional court has revived impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa related to an unspecified scandal. The decision represents a legal procedural development in an ongoing political matter. Limited details are provided in the excerpt supplied.
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Two cases of hantavirus which spreads human-to-human linked to ship, South Africa says
South Africa has identified two cases of the Andes strain of hantavirus in people who disembarked from a cruise ship experiencing an outbreak. The Andes strain is notable for its human-to-human transmission capability, distinguishing it from other hantavirus strains. The report provides minimal additional context about the outbreak's scope or response measures.
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South Africa: Public Urged to Exercise Caution Amid Severe Weather Warnings
South Africa's CoGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has issued a public warning urging citizens to exercise caution following severe weather warnings from the South African Weather Service. The article reports on an official government advisory regarding weather safety.
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