Ireland to intervene in two genocide cases at International Court of Justice under new proposals
State would submit Declarations of Intervention against Israel and Myanmar as part of plans being put forward by Tánaiste
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What makes a great party, for guests and host? Private chef Tracy Rennie has some suggestions
‘Quiet heroine’ Louise Asmal, who co-founded Irish anti-apartheid campaign, dies
President Higgins pays tribute to human rights campaigner who worked alongside her husband Kader Asmal on ‘defining’ moral issue of their day
South African authorities ‘will not help’ workers in closed mine as police block supplies
Some 4,000 miners believed to be suffering from lack of food and water in move by authorities to force them to surface and face arrest
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Mozambique anti-government demonstrators clash with security forces over disputed election results
International and local election observers say national polls last month were not free and fair and were rigged in favour of Frelimo party, in power since 1975
South Africa’s national unity government at odds over war in Ukraine
Tensions between coalition’s two largest members compounded by starkly different view on the conflict
The best winter sun holidays: top up your vitamin D without draining your bank account
Want to escape the bleak midwinter? Here are some excellent options to consider, from South Africa to Tenerife
Owen Doyle: World Rugby needs to stick to its guns with no replacement red cards for ‘aggravated foul play’
World governing body’s new proposals could allow a replacement for Cane-like incidents while remaining utterly unforgiving of hard shoulders to the head and similar foul play
South African family ‘feel like we are on death row waiting for deportation’ from Ireland
Neels Heystek and his family feel they were denied asylum ‘due to the political climate’ in Ireland
South Africa: 17 killed in two shootings as search under way suspects
Fifteen women and two men shot in town of Lusikisiki while one person is in critical condition in hospital
What will €295,000 buy in Norway, France, South Africa, Mexico and Roscommon?
One price, home and away: a ski cabin in Aseral, a one-bed apartment in Jalisco, and more
Africa fights for influence on international governance
South Africa is seen by many as well placed to argue the case of the developing world’s desire for greater representation on the international stage
Cordial coalition finding its feet in South Africa
The African National Congress and Democratic Alliance are getting along nicely in government - but there are tests to come
Springboks leave it late before edging All Blacks
South Africa’s Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was the difference, contributing 16 points for the home side
What will €170,000 buy in Romania, France, South Africa, Norway and Waterford?
An elegant house in Le Dorat, a waterside cabin in Jorpeland, a traditional house in Arges and more
Irish-trained Libyan militia members found at secret military camp in South Africa
Garda Special Detective Unit, which deals with matters of national security, examining operations of Irish company involved
ANC expels former South African president Jacob Zuma for breaching constitution
Action taken ‘for prejudicing the integrity or repute of the organisation’ by collaborating with newly formed uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party
View from South Africa: Ireland show how a drop can go a long way
Ciarán Frawley's brilliantly executed pair of pot shots secured Ireland victory and the player a place in Irish rugby history
‘In Ireland, everyone’s grown up together and no one is really looking for new friends’
Paige Haarhoff moved to Ireland from South Africa in 2023
View from South Africa: Ireland need something special as Boks look mighty dangerous
A new attack coach and their most experienced line-up make this South Africa side look mighty dangerous. Ireland will need to produce something memorable to beat them
Garry Ringrose on Ireland’s ‘special group’, Cheslin Kolbe brilliance and motivation for South Africa showdown
The Ireland centre says his team are motivated to improve for Saturday’s showdown with South Africa
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s critics denounce new multi-party cabinet
Make-up of expanded cabinet shows the ANC has abandoned its role as a liberation movement in Africa, says opposition
Ramaphosa holds talks with Democratic Alliance after its threat to quit coalition
South African president and pro-business party’s John Steenhuisen seek to resolve dispute over cabinet posts
From Lesotho to Limerick: ‘I’ve found Irish people to be very kind, very loving people’
Lawyer Matsaseng Ralekoala from Lesotho arrived in Limerick in 2022
Cyril Ramaphosa elected president of South Africa for second term
ANC to form coalition with pro-business Democratic Alliance
ANC nears South Africa powersharing deal with opposition party
Conclusion of agreement could see Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in on Friday for second full term as president
Story of South Africa’s election was of the ANC’s decline and the country’s coming of age
Last week’s election saw the ANC humbled, largely at the hands of its own political gene pool, and a second coming by Jacob Zuma
ANC’s invitation to parties for talks on national unity government gets mixed response
Ramaphosa announces ANC has decided on a broad alliance rather than coalition with one of the bigger parties
Crooked Seeds by Karen Jennings: A taut confrontation with the horrors of the past that resists moralising
The six work of fiction by the South African author hinges on a horrific discovery: a burial site of babies
Zuma’s party threatens to block formation of new government in South Africa
MK spokesman claims election was undermined by voting irregularities
Cyril Ramaphosa calls on parties to work together to form government as ANC loses majority
South Africa’s former liberation movement must form coalition with a larger opposition party or group of smaller ones to stay in power
South Africa’s ruling ANC loses majority for the first time in 30 years
African National Congress has 40.2 per cent of the vote, while former president Jacob Zuma’s new party garnered 14.9 per cent
South Africa heads for coalition as ANC loses support
Biggest surprise is how well the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has done at the ANC’s expense
Early election results suggest ANC will need to form coalition to stay in power in South Africa
Support for party looks set to fall to lowest level since end of apartheid
South Africans cast votes in most competitive election since end of apartheid
Opinion polls suggest African National Congress could lose parliamentary majority after 30 years in government
Rivals cry foul over Ramaphosa’s speech before South Africa’s election
ANC predicted to get lowest share of votes since end of apartheid
The ANC has won six South African elections since 1994 but its winning streak may be over
South Africa’s 33% unemployment rate disproportionally affects the ANC’s black voter base
International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt military operations in Rafah
Humanitarian situation in Palestinian city deteriorating and now classifies as ‘disastrous’, says court
Irish entrepreneurs grapple with complexities of ‘endlessly fascinating’ South Africa
EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalists visit Cape Town ahead of crucial, historic general election next week
Former president Jacob Zuma barred from running in South African election
Country’s highest court rules leader of uMkhonto weSizwe party cannot contest next week’s poll
Irish entrepreneurs head to Cape Town for executive retreat
Trip forms part of EY’s annual Entrepreneur of the Year programme
Israel-Hamas war: Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as aid starts to roll off US-built pier
Trucks begin moving humanitarian assistance ashore from temporary floating pier built off coast, says US
‘There is no genocide’ in Gaza, Israeli official tells International Court of Justice
Gilad Noam calls case in which Israel is accused of violating Genocide Convention ‘completely divorced from facts’ amid ongoing war in enclave
South Africa healthcare law providing free coverage to all dismissed as vote-grabbing stunt
Legal challenges loom as general election set for end of month in country with two-tier healthcare system, a legacy of apartheid era
South Africa building collapse: Rescuers make contact with 11 survivors trapped in rubble
Death toll rises to six with 47 still missing after partially constructed apartment block in Western Cape province caved in on Monday
Visa-free travel from South Africa may end under immigration plan
Move comes less than three years after requirement for visas for travel from South Africa was abolished
Jacob Zuma returns to shake up South African election
South Africa's former president is prominent in a new left-wing party which could reshape the political landscape
South Africa court rules ex-president Jacob Zuma can run for parliament
Decision another setback to ruling African National Congress’s efforts to stifle backing for newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe Party
Moral, legal, and political efforts to end the suffering in Gaza are reaching a crescendo
Ireland’s efforts to defend the humanity of Palestinians are an important contribution
The life of an Irish teenage rugby star cut short: ‘I pulled the sheet back and there he was in his kit’
20 years ago, John McCall collapsed and died during the first half of Ireland’s Under-19 World Cup match against New Zealand in South Africa
Former South Africa leader Jacob Zuma barred from running in elections
Constitution prevents people convicted and sentenced to more than 12 months’ imprisonment from public office
Search continues for victims after bus crashes off bridge in South Africa
Bus was carrying Easter pilgrims from Botswana to Limpopo province
Ireland to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel over Gaza invasion
South Africa has accused Israel of breaching convention but International Court of Justice proceedings expected to last years
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