Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 3 June 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
In the news today, the International Court of Justice has set firm deadlines in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel.
Meanwhile, the department of basic education found “only African and Coloured pupils” appeared on waiting lists of the Western Cape education department’s pupil admissions system.
Furthermore, Malawi announced the start of a voluntary repatriation programme for its nationals in South Africa.
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ICJ sets new deadlines for SA-Israel genocide in Gaza case
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has set firm deadlines in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, marking a critical procedural step in one of the most consequential disputes before the world’s highest court.
After Israel filed its Counter‑Memorial on 12 March 2026, more than seven months after the Court’s original deadline of 28 July 2025, the ICJ ordered Pretoria to file its Reply by 22 November 2027. Israel will then have until 22 May 2029 to submit a Rejoinder.
The Presidency confirmed that this timeline means the case will stretch more than five years from its launch in December 2023.
CONTINUE READING: ICJ sets new deadlines for SA-Israel genocide in Gaza case
Government finds ‘only African and Coloured’ pupils on Western Cape school waiting lists
The department of basic education (DBE) has flagged several concerns with the Western Cape education department’s (WCED) pupil admissions system, including finding that “only African and Coloured pupils” appeared on waiting lists collected from schools in the province.
The findings were presented to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Tuesday as part of a follow-up engagement into allegations of racial profiling and discrimination in pupils’ admissions in the province.
The matter has been under scrutiny for several years and is currently the subject of ongoing legal proceedings.
CONTINUE READING: Government finds ‘only African and Coloured’ pupils on Western Cape school waiting lists
Anti‑migrant violence: Another country pulls its people out of SA
Malawi has announced the start of a voluntary repatriation programme for its nationals in South Africa following reports of violent attacks on African migrants in parts of the country.
The repatriation comes after the first group of Ghanaian nationals left South Africa last week,
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday the initiative will apply only to citizens who have formally requested assistance, with logistical details to be released once arrangements are finalised.
CONTINUE READING: Anti‑migrant violence: Another country pulls its people out of SA
Bryson Tiller and Swae Lee confirm Hollywoodbets Durban July performance [WATCH]
With all the speculation and lineup changes, fans now rely on artists’ own videos to confirm who’s really coming. Swae Lee did just that.
He ended the rumours and confirmed he’ll perform at the first Ascots experience during the 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July.
The confirmation comes after months of excitement surrounding the luxury lifestyle event. It has quickly become one of the most talked-about attractions at South Africa’s biggest horse racing and fashion spectacle.
CONTINUE READING: Bryson Tiller and Swae Lee confirm Hollywoodbets Durban July performance [WATCH]
Here we go again! Schools closed again in the Western Cape as storms descend on the province
The Garden Route District Municipality has announced that all schools located along the Eden and Central Karoo Districts in the Western Cape will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, due to severe weather conditions that are expected to hit the province this week.
All schools in the affected district are scheduled to re-open on Friday.
Other schools in the seven education districts will remain open.
CONTINUE READING: Here we go again! Schools closed again in the Western Cape as storms descend on the province
Yesterday’s News recap
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