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US President Donald Trump with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Nethanyahu. (X)

How the US government sabotaged the genocide convention orders against Israel

South Africa can move to get more emergency orders from the International Court of Justice. The UN General Assembly’s Uniting for Peace power can overcome the US government’s veto and obstruction

  • Eyaaz
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The Global Sumud Flotilla announced plans on Thursday for what organisers describe as the largest coordinated civilian mobilisation to Gaza since Israel imposed its blockade.

Global Sumud Flotilla announces largest civilian mobilisation to Gaza since blockade

Thousands of civilians will take part in a coordinated maritime and land mission to Gaza, starting on March 29 2026. Organisers say the initiative aims to create a humanitarian corridor, support Palestinians in need and strengthen international solidarity

  • Eyaaz
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The South African flotilla activists, Mandla Mandela, Fatima Hendricks, Zaheera Soomar, Zukiswa Wanner, Reaaz Moola and Carrie Shelver have safely arrived in Jordan after being kept in an Israeli prison, Dirco confirms.

SA flotilla activists arrive in Jordan after being held captive in Israel

The group is due to arrive in Johannesburg on Wednesday morning

  • Aarti Bhana
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Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in which activists from over 40 countries including South Africa were carrying humanitarian aid to war-stricken Gaza, has caused public outrage and wide condemnation.

Widespread condemnation as many are allegedly abducted as Israel intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla

South African activists on board the flotilla include Mandla Mandela, Zukiswa Wanner and Reaaz Moolla

  • Aarti Bhana
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Not plain sailing: The Global Sumud Flotilla, an independent, civilian-led coalition on a mission to deliver food and medical supplies to Gaza, has been attacked. Photo: Supplied

Gaza flotilla sails on despite attacks

Along with drone attacks, the fleet faces a political campaign to delegitimise it

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Israeli digital diplomat David Saranga is using sub-national forms of diplomacy to make inroads into South African society. (David Saranga/X)

Israel’s quiet power play in South Africa’s rural heartlands

Israeli digital diplomat David Saranga is using sub-national forms of diplomacy to make inroads into South African society

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
Inkosi Mandla Mandela recalled the years when his country was an outcast, kept alive by global solidarity. Now, he said, the same must be done for Palestine. Photo: Hasina Kathrada

Mandla Mandela urges same global support for Palestine that helped free SA from apartheid

Nelson Mandela’s grandson addressed hundreds of people from over 40 countries at the launch of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian mission aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Nurain Saloojee comes from a family that opposed apartheid in South Africa. Photo: Hasina Kathrada

From SA to Gaza. A young activist carries on family tradition of fighting oppression

Nurain Saloojee comes from a family that opposed apartheid in South Africa

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. (Hasina Kathrada)

UPDATE: Greta Thunberg accuses governments and corporations of enabling Gaza atrocities

The Swedish activist spoke from a flotilla of boats carrying doctors, lawyers, activists, organisers and social media influencers attempting to take medicine and infant milk to Gaza

  • Eyaaz
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The Samud Flotilla consists of boats from 47 countries and is a symbol of steadfastness against Israel’s occupation and the genocide in Gaza. Photo: Tan Safi/Freedom Flotilla Coalition

UPDATED: South Africans sail with largest civilian flotilla to Gaza

The convoy is carrying baby formula, antibiotics, bandages and staple foods and will test whether Israel’s blockade will again choke civilian access to the Strip

  • Eyaaz
5 min read