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For many South African Muslims, the US-Israel war on Iran has overshadowed what was meant to be a day of celebration

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Eid joy muted for South African Muslims as US, Israel bomb Iran

South African Muslims marked a sombre Eid al-Fitr as the US-Israeli invasion of Iran and Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza overshadowed the end of Ramadan.

Joseph Chirume

23 March, 2026

Iranian Naval Ship IRIS Naghdi Spotted In South Africa

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South Africa to probe Iran's role in war games that angered US

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

16 January, 2026

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S. Africa defends naval drills with Iran, Russia as 'essential'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

10 January, 2026

Warships from South Africa, China, Russia and Iran gather at Simon's Town Naval Base as part of the joint naval exercise dubbed 'Peace Resolve,'

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Chinese, Iranian warships in South Africa for exercises

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

09 January, 2026

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Salah helps Egypt beat South Africa to book last-16 place

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

26 December, 2025

'Another Bobby Sands': South Africa Protests Warn Britain Over Hunger Strikers

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South Africans protest UK over pro-Palestine hunger strikers

Joseph Chirume

24 December, 2025

A sign featuring a mock mugshot of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is displayed near the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, on May 2, 2025

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Belgium joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

23 December, 2025

South African Police Service (SAPS) Forensic Pathology Services members stand at the scene of an attack at a tavern in Bekkersdal on December 21, 2025.

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Gunmen kill 9, wound 10 in South Africa bar attack

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

21 December, 2025

: President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks to the media after the official opening of the G20 First Foreign Ministers Meeting at Nasrec Expo Centre on Day 01 on February 20, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa

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South Africa misses G20 sherpa meeting following Trump disinvite

Joseph Chirume

16 December, 2025

President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on May 21, 2025

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Trump bars South Africa from next year's G20 summit in Miami

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

26 November, 2025

Illustration - In-depth - Gaza flights

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Gaza's secret flights: Inside Israel's push for forced transfer

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

26 November, 2025

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Farook Mohammed paints Gaza onto Africa's anti-apartheid canvas

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Joseph Chirume

25 November, 2025

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G20 leaders appeal for multilateralism as world order fractures

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

23 November, 2025

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Covert network flying Palestinians out of Gaza traced to Estonia

The New Arab Staff

17 November, 2025

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Shadowy Gaza network linked to 'mysterious' South Africa flight

The New Arab Staff

16 November, 2025

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa

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Ramaphosa says 153 Palestinians 'flushed out' to S. Africa

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

15 November, 2025

Trump Administration Grants Refugee Status To Afrikaners From South

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S. Africa lets in 130 Palestinians after being held for 12 hours

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

14 November, 2025