11 December 2017 Members of the media are invited to an interfaith press conference tomorrow (Tuesday 12 December 2017) at 6 Spin Street in Cape Town starting at 14h00. Representatives from various faiths will outline their posit
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Palestinian youth activists Janna Jihad (11) and Ahed Tamimi (16) are in South Africa on a two week speaking tour. They are being hosted by various organisations with events in several cities. Click here for a SABC TV news clip with Jihad and Tamimi at t
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In an impassioned letter, Palestinian Christians have called on the World Council of Churches (WCC) to take concrete measures against Israel until it abides by international law. Their letter, which has been published online, reads: “Things are beyo
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03 January 2017 Long Live Archbishop Hilarion Capucci! The human rights and Palestine solidarity organization BDS South Africa joins millions across the world mourning the loss of the celebrated former Archbishop of Jerusalem, Hilarion Capucci. On Mondayt
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Dear Friends, Sisters and Brothers, I cannot tell you how deeply I regret that my schedule, planned a year ahead, will not allow me to join you in Bethlehem, especially at this crucial time. But I thank you so very much for asking me to send a message, th
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14 July 2016 The human rights and Palestine solidarity organisation BDS South Africa warmly hails the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) for its support of the oppressed Palestinians. The UCCSA, at its recent 8th South African Synod C
read more14 July 2016 The human rights and Palestine solidarity organisation BDS South Africa warmly hails the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) for its support of the oppressed Palestinians. The UCCSA, at its recent 8th South African Synod C
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30 June 2015 The human rights and Palestine solidarity organization BDS South Africa condemns Israel’s recent arrest and detainment of Palestinian Archbishop Theodosios Atallah Hanna. Over the past weekend Archbishop Hanna was arrested when he parti
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The party currently supports a two-state solution because it serves Israel’s interests, but not because Palestinians have the right to live as free citizens of their own country. When it comes to Israel, Bernie Sanders is already changing the Democratic
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15 May 2016 The human rights and Palestine solidarity organisation BDS South Africa has written a 1000-word letter to rappers Ninja, Yolandi Visser (Vi$$er) and DJ Hi-Tek of the South African rap-rave group Die Antwoord. BDS South Africa is urging Die Ant
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