South Africa

South African Government Ordered to Explain How al-Bashir Exited Country

Government must Answer how al-Bashir fled South Africa Barry Bateman & Jean-Jacques Cornish, Eyewitness News 15 June 2015     JOHANNESBURG - The High Court in Pretoria has ordered the government to explain how Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir left South Africa in contravention of a court order. The court found in favor of the Southern African Litigation Centre and ordered al-Bashir’s arrest hours after he left the country from Waterkloof

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Bashir Leaves South Africa Despite Court Order

Sudan's Bashir leaves South Africa despite court order President's plane leaves South Africa as court continues to hear case on whether he should be arrested on ICC warrant Al Jazeera 15 June 2015     Image: Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir came to South Africa for the AU Summit in Sandton, Johannesburg [AP]   Sudan's information minister has said that Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir flew out of South Africa on Monday, defying

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South Africa High Court Says Allowing Bashir to Leave Violated Constitution

South Africa High Court Says Allowing Bashir to Leave Violated Constitution Norimitsu Omishi, The New York Times 15 June 2015 JOHANNESBURG — Shielded by the authorities, President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan flew out of South Africa on Monday morning aboard his presidential jet, just hours before a South African court ruled that the government was legally required to arrest him. Mr. Bashir’s plane left a South African military airport near

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Sudan Update: South Africa invites Bashir to African Union Summit

South Africa Invites Bashir to Participate in African Union Summit  Bashir Watch 4 June 2015 The government of South Africa has invited Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to visit South Africa for the African Union (AU) Summit this month despite his grotesque record of human rights abuses. South Africa should stand for justice for the people of Sudan and refuse to allow an individual charged with genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity

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Second UN Rapporteur Visit to South Africa Called Off

Second UN rapporteur visit to SA called off News 24 11 May 2015   Image: United Nations Special Rapporteur Rashida Manjoo addresses journalists in central London. (Carl Court, AFP) Johannesburg - The United Nations' special rapporteur on violence against women on Monday cancelled an official visit to South Africa saying the government delayed and ignored requests. Rashida Manjoo has been trying to set up a visit to the country since 2012, her

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South Africa Update: Xenophobia and the Media

Xenophobia and the media: Where truth and patriotism intersect Ranjeni Munusamy, Daily Maverick 22 April 2015  Image: Emmanuel Sithole lies in the street after he was stabbed by a mob in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg, South Africa, 18 April 2015. Sithole was taken to hospital for treatment but reportedly later died of his injuries. EPA/KEVIN SUTHERLAND There he was, the president of South Africa, reading the Sunday newspapers and thinking: “This

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South Africa Update: Malema warns white farmers

  Workers will turn against you, Malema warns white farmers News24 23 April 2015   Image: Julius Malema addresses farmers and other business people in Paarl. (Lauren Hess, News24) Speaking to News24, EFF leader Julius Malema said the priority for Limpopo and the North West (where the EFF will serve as official opposition) is the expropriation of land without compensation.   Cape Town - Workers will turn against farmers if they did not

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Who is stirring hate?

Who is stirring hate? Mphathi Nxumalo and Lee Rondganger, Daily News 15 April 2015   Durban Lawlessness and criminals jumping on the bandwagon are being blamed for the looting and attacks on foreigners sweeping Durban. State Security spokesman, Brian Dube said on Wednesday that a high-level task team was being set up. “It is some form of afrophobia that is playing itself out with elements of criminality.” On Wednesday crowds were again developing

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South Africa army to tackle migrant attacks

South Africa army to tackle migrant attacks BBC News Africa 21 April 2015 The South African army will be deployed to end a wave of attacks on foreigners, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has said. Soldiers would be deployed to a township in the main city, Johannesburg, and to flashpoints in KwaZulu-Natal province, she added. This will be the first troop deployment since the violence broke out early this month, killing at least seven people.

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Black South African man writes to President Jacob Zuma about white genocide

Black South African man writes to President Jacob Zuma about white genocide Protea Media April 6, 2015   Open Letter to the President of South Africa By Menzi Solomon Shange   I am compelled to send you this letter to clear up a few questions. My hope is that you will reply with a reasonable response that puts the average black man’s mind at ease that the ANC is not willfully turning our country into a slaughterhouse, thereby turning

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