South Africa

South Africa’s chief rabbi supports Donald Trump — but says his refugee program for Afrikaners is a ‘mistake’

The white South Africans are the only refugees the United States is still admitting.

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South Africa’s president rehearsed genocide charge against Israel in meeting with local Jewish leaders

The community took umbrage in feeling that Cyril Ramaphosa treated them as agents of the Israeli government.

David Teeger

South African national cricket team removes Jewish captain, citing anti-Israel protests against him

David Teeger previously faced hate speech allegations against him after he expressed support for Israeli soldiers.

Elon Musk

United States

After prodding from Elon Musk, ADL says South African ‘Kill the Boer’ song could be seen as ‘call for violence’

Obituaries

South African Jewish journalist Jeremy Gordin murdered in home burglary at 70

Desmond tutu

Obituaries

Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid leader who identified with Jews and criticized Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, dies at 90

Author Damon Galgut at a reading

Culture

Booker Prize goes to novel about a South African Jewish mother’s dying wish

Obituaries

Suzanne Belling, former JTA correspondent and South African Jewish leader, dies at 72

Global

This kid went viral with his rendition of ‘Avinu Malkeinu.’ We talked to his mom.

Rosalie Wolpe speaks to a relative on the phone on her 111th birthday at a retirement home in Cape Town, South Africa on Aug. 25, 2020. (David Wolpe)

Global

Jewish woman celebrates 111th birthday under lockdown in South Africa

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