South Africa

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  • The file photo shows the domestically-developed Shahid Mahdavi oceangoing warship operated by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy 2026-02-23 19:03

    Mahdavi naval squadron returns to Iran's territorial waters after 57 days

    TEHRAN – The Shahid Mahdavi naval squadron run by the IRGC Navy has returned to Iran’s territorial waters after a 57-day voyage.

  • Iran's destroyer Dena 2026-02-21 19:59

    Iran sends Dena destroyer to MILAN-2026 exercise in the Indian Ocean

    TEHRAN – In line with marine diplomacy, expanding defense interactions, and demonstrating operational capabilities in open seas, the Iranian Navy has sent its Dena destroyer to the Indian Ocean to participate in the “MILAN 2026” naval exercises hosted by India.

  • South African 2026-01-30 19:20

    Persona non grata: South Africa expels Israel’s top diplomat

    South Africa has ordered Israel’s top diplomat to the country to leave within 72 hours, citing “insulting attacks” on South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa on social media and the “abuse of diplomatic privilege”.

  • Iranian Navy 2025-12-22 22:17

    Two armadas set sail for South Africa as Iran continues quest for deeper multilateral military ties 

    TEHRAN – Iran continues to deepen military cooperation with international and regional blocs, dispatching two armadas to South Africa for BRICS military exercises.

  • South African police gather at the scene of a mass shooting in a bar in Bekkersdal, South Africa, December 21, 2025. (AP) 2025-12-21 16:34

    Nine dead in mass shooting at tavern in South Africa

    Nine people were killed and at least 10 wounded when gunmen opened fire at the KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg, early Sunday, according to AP, citing authorities.

  • Trump 2025/12/02

    By Patricia Esami-Lubba

    Trump’s Africa posture is less about human rights though more about power politics

    ABUJA – When Donald Trump turns his attention to Africa, it is rarely for reasons African policymakers recognize as grounded in fact or consistent principle. His latest escalation of tensions with Nigeria and South Africa, framed as a moral crusade against human rights abuses, reflects a recurring pattern: selectively invoking the language of rights to justify punitive diplomacy that ultimately serves domestic politics more than international justice.

  • Palestinian refugees in South Africa 2025-11-18 16:08

    South Africa calls Palestinian refugee flight a ‘clearly orchestrated operation’

    South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Monday that the arrival in Johannesburg last week of a plane carrying Palestinian refugees was a “clearly orchestrated operation” to displace Palestinians, Anadolu reported Tuesday.

  • Palestinians from Gaza reaching South Africa 2025-11-15 17:24

    South Africa admits 130 Palestinians after chaotic entry

    South Africa admitted 130 Palestinians on November 13 after initially blocking their entry at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport, The Cradle reported Saturday, citing border authorities.

  • UAE conceals intelligence network linking Israel ans US behind Darfur conflict 2025-11-10 18:43

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    UAE conceals intelligence network linking Israel and US behind Darfur conflict: Sudanese journalist

    Saad Kamil says Abu Dhabi’s covert operations from Bab al-Mandab to the Suez Canal aim to reshape regional power maps

    TEHRAN- Mohamed Saad Kamil, Editor-in-Chief of the Brown Land News, focuses on issues of peace, justice, and human rights in Sudan. He is known for his steadfast stance in defending the truth and exposing the violations committed against civilians, especially in conflict areas such as Darfur, including El Fasher. 

  • South Africa 2025-11-07 16:56

    Iran, South Africa emphasize expanding cooperation in handicrafts

    TEHRAN—Deputy Minister of Handicrafts Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi in a meeting with Sehloho Francis Moloi, South Africa's ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasized the strengthening of joint relations in handicrafts sector.

  • Israel’s war on media is a ‘deliberate massacre 2025-09-27 18:50

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    South African journalist: Israel’s war on media is a ‘deliberate massacre’

    Deshnee Subramany tells Tehran Times about solidarity with Gaza journalists and the lessons from South Africa’s apartheid past

    TEHRAN- For South African journalist Deshnee Subramany, the struggle for Palestinian press freedom is deeply personal. Sitting at her desk earlier this year, she was overwhelmed by a steady stream of devastating news: journalist after journalist killed in Gaza.

  • The BRICS Summer School has been held in South Africa’s Johannesburg. (Photo: Visual Studio) 2025-09-02 19:24

    By Lucia Hubinská

    BRICS Summer School opens with calls for alternative narratives

    JOHANNESBURG – The first day of the BRICS Summer School unfolded with a sense of urgency in the city of Johannesburg in South Africa. Scholars and young leaders from across the Global South gathered to discuss alternative narratives in international relations, the deepening of intra-BRICS cooperation, and the role of youth in shaping the future of this rapidly evolving bloc.

  • South African Gen 2025-08-15 22:06

    South Africa’s top general tours special unit in Tehran

    TEHRAN – General Rudzani Maphwanya, Commander of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), visited Iran’s elite 65th Rapid Reaction Brigade of the Ground Forces (the NOHED Brigade) on Thursday, praising its capabilities during a tour in Tehran that underscored deepening military ties between the two nations.

  • Hatami 2025-08-12 19:23

    Iran, South Africa pledge to deepen military and anti-terrorism collaboration

    TEHRAN – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, has emphasized Iran’s readiness to expand military and defense cooperation with South Africa, noting, “Today, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps is recognized as the world’s largest anti-terrorist force and possesses valuable experiences that it can share with South Africa.”

  • Due process or delayed justice? The ICJ’s Gaza case and a race against time 2025-07-28 20:22

    By staff writer

    The ICJ Gaza case and a race against time

    TEHRAN- On July 27, The Guardian reported that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has postponed its final ruling on the Gaza genocide case until at least 2027. The delay follows a six-month extension granted to Israel to prepare its defense, with the court accepting Israel’s claim that “evidential issues” related to South Africa’s genocide case necessitated more time. 

  • BRICS 2025-07-04 13:41

    Greater BRICS in motion: Progress and prospects ahead

    The 17th BRICS Summit is set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6 to 7. With its historic expansion, BRICS has entered a new stage of "Greater BRICS cooperation," characterized by broader participation, stronger representation, and rising global influence.

  • people condemn Israeli aggression on Iran 2025-06-22 14:40

    India, Iraq, Pakistan, South Africa: people condemn Israeli aggression on Iran

    TEHRAN – People from all walks of life launched rallies and protests in India, Pakistan, Iraq, and South Africa, expressing solidarity with Iran, and denouncing Israel’s assault.