In a significant development, Israel has officially responded to South Africa’s genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), more than a year after Pretoria submitted its detailed arguments.
Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Israel filed its response on Thursday.
“Government has noted the filing of Israel’s response to SA’s written pleadings in the case,” he said.
The case was brought by SA before the ICJ in 2023 after the conflict in Gaza escalated to such an extent that it led to widespread destruction across the territory.
SA argues that Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip amount to acts of genocide against Palestinians.
More than 72,000 Palestinians…
The Voortrekker Monument: Located in Pretoria, this monument commemorates
the Afrikaner pioneers who left the Cape Colony in the 1830s.
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Fun South African Fact: South Africa is home to the world’s longest wine route: Route 62. It spans an impressive 850 kilometres and the excellent wineries along the way are a must-visit for lovers of fine wine! You can even enjoy the winelands on a day trip from Cape Town. Travel 40-min to an hour outside of the city centre to enjoy decadent wine tastings and even wander through some of the beautiful wine farms and estates! Suburbs like Durbanville and Constantia are even closer to the city centre and are also home to many exceptional wineries.