Cape Town – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to rule on South Africa’s application for emergency measures against Israel over alleged genocide in the Gaza war.
The 17-judge panel will announce the decision on Friday, with the ruling to be read by ICJ President Judge Joan Donoghue in a public sitting at the Peace Palace.
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Naledi Pandor will travel to the Hague and represent #SouthAfrica🇿🇦 as the court will be delivering its judgment. https://t.co/Y4TJcXXNc8
— Clayson Monyela (@ClaysonMonyela) January 24, 2024
On Wednesday, Clayson Monyela, the head of public diplomacy, announced that Minister Naledi Pandor, responsible for international relations and cooperation, will journey to The Hague for the upcoming ruling.
South Africa submitted the application on December 29, seeking provisional measures to compel Israel to suspend military operations, cease harming Palestinians, and halt actions leading to their destruction.
This follows a provisional measures hearing on January 11 and 12, marking the initial phase of South Africa’s broader case accusing Israel of violating the Genocide Convention.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
