South Africa’s decision to abstain from the vote on United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.65 is a reflection of our principled defence of the established global climate framework, rather than a departure from our climate commitments. Having actively participated in the proceedings and submitted comprehensive written and oral statements to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), South Africa fully welcomes and supports the historic July 2025 Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. Our submissions consistently underscored that climate change is a…
Traditional Healing: Traditional healers, or sangomas, play an essential role in
many communities, providing spiritual and medical care based on indigenous knowledge.