South Africa seizes Moroccan ship carrying Saharawi cargo
South Africa’s seized Moroccan ship carrying phosphates the Western Sahara government maintains were stolen from the country illegally occupied by the kingdom. The matter will come before the High Court in Port Elizabeth on May 18. The New Zealand bound ship being held in Port Elizabeth will test the European Court decision last year that […]
Shipping world aghast at drama playing out in Port Elizabeth
The Greek owner of the bulk carrier being held in Port Elizabeth with a cargo of phosphates from the Western Sahara is expecting the vessel to be released shortly. South African authorities have set a May 18 court day in the High Court of the windy city to hear a petition by the Western Sahara […]
South Africa extends commitment to peacekeeping in DRC
South Africa’s commitment to the United Nations peace keeping force in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been extended for a year. The announcement was made by President Jacob Zuma to Parliament . The South Africa National Defence Force has fielded 1371 members with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of […]