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Israelis are due to vote on October 27 in a closely contested election. The article examines how the result could affect Israel’s relations with African governments, including cooperation, diplomatic disputes and ties involving Gaza and Palestine.
The Knesset has 120 seats.
The report says South Africa suspended asylum applications amid renewed anti-immigrant protests.
Anti-migrant protests turned violent in Johannesburg’s Soweto township and Durban after allegations that a foreign national assaulted a protester. Police reported 24 torched vehicles and three arrests, while businesses were attacked and forced to close.
Vehicles were torched in Johannesburg.
By July 28, 116670 Zimbabweans had returned from South Africa, according to Information Minister Zhemu Soda.
Bodies of 12 women were discovered in Ekurhuleni over three months.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced measures after 11 women’s bodies were found in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg. The response includes police case reviews, a forensic backlog plan, municipal safety work and action on alcohol-fuelled violence.
Bodies of women discovered east of Johannesburg over two months
People killed in shootings in South Africa
Seventeen people were killed and 15 injured when gunmen armed with assault rifles and pistols opened fire at a tavern near Johannesburg. Police reported no arrests, an unknown motive and two torched vehicles; the article confirms that patrons were allegedly searched and their phones taken.
People killed in the tavern shooting