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Well wishes for Diwali to our Hindu comrades and friends
29 October 2016 The Hindu festival of lights or Diwali is upon us once again. Diwali symbolizes many things for our friends and comrades from the Hindu community: it is a celebration of Lord Vishnu’s victory over Narkasura, a time of seeking blessings and praying for prosperity including worshipping Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune, and…
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South African Parliament calls for action against Ambassador to Israel
24 October 2016 The human rights and Palestine solidarity organization, BDS South Africa, is encouraged by and welcomes the call by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on International Relations for action against SA’s Ambassador to Israel, Sisa Ngombane. In a statement released this past Friday (21 October) titled “Alleged Conduct of Ambassadors Should be Acted Upon”, Parliament’s…
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ALL WOMEN BOAT SETS SAIL TO BREAK ISRAELI BLOCKADE OF PALESTINIAN GAZA STRIP
Thirteen women including several parliamentarians, a South African Olympic athlete, an Israeli peace activist, a Nobel Laureate and a former US Diplomat have set sail en route to the Palestinian Gaza Strip in a maritime attempt to break the illegal Israeli blockade on the tiny Palestinian coastal enclave. The Women’s Boat to Gaza initiative is…
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VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT: PUBLIC PROTECTOR MADONSELA ON SUPPORT OF THE ISRAEL UNITED APPEAL – UNITED COMMUNAL FUND (IUA-UCF)
Recently the Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, spoke at a fundraising event of the pro-Israeli lobby group, the Israel United Appeal – United Communal Fund (IUA-UCF). Last week, in a media briefing, the Public Protector defended her relations with the IUA-UCF. Click here to watch a video recording or see below for a full transcript…
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ANC WC demand Israel releases South African Olympian Leigh-Ann Naidoo
The ANC Western Cape calls upon the Government of Israel to release the thirteen women who were detained illegally on international waters by the Israeli navy. The thirteen, including one of our citizens, Lee-Ann Naidoo, have been detained unlawfully and must be immediately released. We call on DIRCO to respond speedily to ensure that our…
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UNITED NATIONS LETTER TO FIFA OVER ISRAELI SOCCER CLUBS
A senior United Nations official, Wilfried Lemke (the UN special adviser on sport for development and peace) has written to FIFA to reiterate that the UN regards Israeli settlements – and by extension Israeli football teams that play in them – to be “without validity” and “illegal under international law”. Israel has six soccer clubs in illegal…
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BDS SA welcomes the appointment of new M&G editor Khadija Patel, despite differences
21 October 2016 The human rights and Palestine solidarity organization BDS South Africa welcomes the appointment of Khadija Patel of the Daily Vox as the new editor of the Mail & Guardian. BDS SA has not always seen eye to eye with the Daily Vox, which has been critical of some of our campaigns, tactics…
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Activists welcome election of Johannesburg’s Parks Tau to world body
PRESS STATEMENT: Activists welcome election of Johannesburg’s Parks Tau as President to world body 17 October 2016 The human rights and Palestine solidarity organization BDS South Africa welcomes the election of Parks Tau as president of the United Cities and Local Government (UCLG). Parks Tau, the former Mayor of Johannesburg, current president of the South African…
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SA Ambassador to Tel Aviv defies SA policy
BDS SA MEDIA RELEASE SA Ambassador to Tel Aviv defies SA policy 10 October 2016 South Africa’s Ambassador to Tel Aviv, Sisa Ngombane, at a press conference broadcast live from OR Tambo International Airport to welcome human rights activist, Leigh Ann Naidoo, conducted himself in a deeply disrespectful, imposing, unprofessional and exceptionally distasteful manner (“SA…
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A Palestinian Village Under Siege: No One Can Leave, Not Even a Child With Cerebral Palsy
A Palestinian Village Under Israeli Siege: No One Can Leave, Not Even a Child With Cerebral Palsy Gideon Levy and Alex Levac Jul 16, 2016 1:26 AM She approaches the checkpoint, on foot, in the heat of the day, carrying Mahmud in her arms with obvious difficulty. She doesn’t have a stroller. Mahmud can’t stand…
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Best wishes to our Jewish comrades & to the Jewish community for Rosh Hashana
The ram’s horn (shofar) and pomegranates are common symbols associated with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year representing awakening and righteousness. 02 October 2016 This evening will usher in Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year which heralds the beginning of the High Holy Days. It is a time of celebration and introspection culminating in repentance…
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Palestinian solidarity groups call for ANC YL to take action against sanction busters
Palestinian solidarity groups call for ANC YL to take action against sanction busters 23 September 2016 The Palestine Solidarity Alliance, BDS South Africa, UCT Palestine Solidarity Forum, Wits University PSC, University of Johannesburg PSF, PSA Youth League and several other human rights and Palestine solidarity organisations have called for the ANC Youth League to enforce…
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SASCO Letter to Students in Chile
President Thabo Moloja of South Africa’s largest and oldest student organization the South African Students Congress (SASCO) writes letter to counterparts in Chile.
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PRESS STATEMENT: On the Death of Shimon Peres, Apartheid collaborator and Israeli war criminal
PRESS STATEMENT: On the Death of Shimon Peres, Apartheid collaborator and Israeli war criminal 29 September 2016 Former Israeli Defence Minister and then President, Shimon Peres is well known for the military relations he forged between Israel and Apartheid South Africa during the 1980s. He said: “Israel and [Apartheid] South Africa have one thing above…