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Feb 22 2024
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South Africa to Start Work on Stablecoin Regime, Will Start by Considering Use Cases
South Africa's Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group will conduct analytical work on use cases for stablecoins and consider an appropriate policy and regulatory response during the course of this year. The group is also considering the impact of tokenization on domestic markets. Tokenization is the representation of real-world assets (RWA) like securities on a blockchain . The group plans to
CoinDeskApr 16 2024
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South Africa, the world's second-largest exporter of oranges, lemons, and grapefruits, looks to peel back EU citrus restrictions it deems 'not justified, proportionate or appropriate'
South Africa has taken a preliminary step toward filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization against the European Union over its treatment of citrus purchases from the country. The African nation has requested consultations with the EU at the WTO in a bid to resolve the dispute, the nation’s trade and agriculture departments said in a statement Monday. “It is our view that the
FortuneNov 16 2023
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South Africa loses to Australia in ICC semifinal
The battle was between two strong contenders with South Africa playing in four World Cups and Australia lifting the trophy five times. Kolkata, India – The skies above Eden Gardens were leaden and grey, the air thick with a stifling mix of humidity, smog and the question of which team would meet India in Sunday’s Cricket World Cup Final. Kolkata had pulsed with vibrant colour and noise all
Al JazeeraMar 07 2024
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Middle East Crisis: South Africa Asks U.N. Court to Act as Hunger Worsens in Gaza
South Africa asks the U.N.’s highest court to intervene to avert ‘genocidal starvation.’ Judges at the International Court of Justice ruling on emergency measures against Israel, in The Hague in January. South Africa has asked the United Nations’ highest court to issue emergency orders for Israel to stop what it called the “genocidal starvation” of the Palestinian people, citing imminent
New York Times (News)Feb 14 2024
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Israel accuses South Africa of serving interests of Hamas with latest appeal to ICJ
South Africa’s latest request to the International Court of Justice against a possible offensive by Israel in Rafah serves Hamas and is an attempt to stop Israel from defending itself, the Foreign Ministry says. South Africa yesterday petitioned the ICJ to consider whether Israel’s plan to extend its operation into Rafah requires additional emergency measures. “South Africa continues to
The Times of IsraelJan 12 2024
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The Take: Why South Africa is suing Israel for genocide in Gaza
South Africa brings Israel to the International Court of Justice with accusations of genocide. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is now hearing a case brought by South Africa, accusing Israel of genocide. Rulings by the ICJ are legally binding, but the court has no way of enforcing them. So will it make a difference as the Israeli war on Gaza goes on? This episode was produced by Ashish
Al JazeeraFeb 13 2024
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South Africa petitions Hague to block Israeli operation against Hamas in Rafah
South Africa petitioned the International Court of Justice for a second time on Monday to halt Israel’s military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, specifically seeking an order by the court to stop a looming assault against Hamas battalions in the enclave’s southernmost city of Rafah. In a submission, the South African government said it was “gravely concerned” that the offensive in Rafah could
The Times of IsraelFeb 13 2024
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South Africa asks ICJ to help halt Israel’s planned Rafah offensive
World Court asked to order additional emergency measures ahead of an assault on Gaza city crammed with displaced people. South Africa says it has asked the World Court to consider whether Israel’s plan to extend its offensive in the Gaza Strip into the densely populated southern city of Rafah requires additional emergency measures to protect Palestinians. The International Court of Justice (
Al JazeeraDec 12 2023
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South Africa to build new nuclear plants: govt
South Africa, battling crippling power blackouts, plans to add 2,500 megawatts of new nuclear generation, the government announced Tuesday. The country has Africa's only nuclear power station but the Koeberg plant near Cape Town is currently only working at half capacity. The first of the new units will probably come on stream in 2032 or 2033, Zizamele Mbambo, the energy ministry's deputy
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