A recent ruling by the Johannesburg high court in South Africa has put the definition and control of the “family house” under African customary law under the spotlight. The ruling touches on ...

On December 29, 2023, South Africa filed an application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (the ICJ), concerning alleged violations by Israel of its ...

Wilcomb, however, sees the court’s decision as a victory for South Africa’s 18 million rural people who live under traditional authorities.

A South African court has dismissed claims of a “white genocide” in the country as “clearly imagined and not real,” as part of a ruling that blocked a bequest to an organization described ...

South Africa accused Israel of genocide in an unprecedented case at the United Nations’ top court, saying the country’s leadership was “intent on destroying the Palestinians in Gaza” and ...

South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations' top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 14, 2023, Section A, Page 8 of the New York edition with the headline: South Africa Ruling Endangers Zulu King’s Ascent.

South Africa says that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and has asked the International Court of Justice to intervene and stop Israeli military action in Gaza. Israel ...