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S. Africa Asks ICJ To Order Halt Of Israel's Offensive In Gaza, National Tsy Sells Linkers

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  • A high-profile South African delegation asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order Israel to halt its military operation "not only in Rafah but throughout Gaza" on Thursday. The country further requested the court to make Israel "take all effective measures to ensure and facilitate unimpended access" to Gaza for UN officials and humanitarian workers.
  • The National Assembly approved a reform of the pension system, turning it into a two-pot scheme, which will allow workers to make annual withdrawals from their retirement savings. The bill now needs to be signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
  • Ex-President Jacob Zuma will stand trial on arms deal corruption and money-laundering charges in April 2025.
  • South Africa will hold an auction for inflation-linked bonds today.
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  • A high-profile South African delegation asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order Israel to halt its military operation "not only in Rafah but throughout Gaza" on Thursday. The country further requested the court to make Israel "take all effective measures to ensure and facilitate unimpended access" to Gaza for UN officials and humanitarian workers.
  • The National Assembly approved a reform of the pension system, turning it into a two-pot scheme, which will allow workers to make annual withdrawals from their retirement savings. The bill now needs to be signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
  • Ex-President Jacob Zuma will stand trial on arms deal corruption and money-laundering charges in April 2025.
  • South Africa will hold an auction for inflation-linked bonds today.