South African government kicks out top Israeli diplomat
Charge d’Affaires of the Israeli Embassy in South Africa, Ariel Seidman, has been given 72 hours to leave the country.
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News24 | SA declares Israel’s chargé d’affaires persona non grata
South Africa has declared the chargé d’affaires of the Israeli embassy, Ariel Seidman, persona non grata.
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South African Reserve Bank chief economist steps down
The head of economic research at South Africa’s central bank is taking early retirement from the institution, reducing the number of voting members on the monetary policy committee.
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VF+ leader says the party is attracting more black voters
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