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PRESS STATEMENT: Israel detains Palestinian Archbishop Atallah Hanna
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 participated in a non-violent protest march against Israel’s illegal seizure of a Palestinian hospital which is part of the al-Baraka (“house of…
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VIDEO: HILLARY CLINTON ATTACKS SOUTH AFRICAN INSPIRED BDS BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL MOVEMENT
12 June 2016 United States presidential contender Hillary Clinton has attacked the South African inspired, non-violent, citizen-led, Palestinian-headed, international BDS boycott of Israel movement. Speaking at the pro-Israeli lobby American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) she said: “we have to be united in fighting back against BDS”. >>> Click here for video <<< Even though BDS…
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OFFICIAL SPEECH: NATIONAL SPEAKER OF SA PARLIAMENT ON ISRAELI APARTHEID & BDS
In this newsletter we recap some highlights from the recent 12th #IsraeliApartheidWeek camapign held in South Africa exactly a month ago between 7 and 13 March. The week long campaign included successful sports events, comedy shows, music concerts, protests, public lectures, seminars and much more. This year’s #IsraeliApartheidWeek included the hosting of the Speaker of the…
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PRESS STATEMENT: Three South Africans arrested by Israeli Forces in East Jerusalem
26 June 2016 The human rights and Palestine solidarity organisation BDS South Africa is concerned by reports of three South Africans citizens arrested by Israeli forces. It has been reported that Israeli soldiers kidnapped Saleh Bader Abu ‘Assab and Mohammad Naseef, in addition to three South African citizens (http://imemc.org/article/israeli-army-kidnaps-eleven-palestinians-three-south-africans-in-the-west-bank-injures-five/). According to news reports, Israeli soldiers…
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PRESS STATEMENT: Professor Adhikari Withdraws Presentation from INoGS Israel Conference
24 June 2016 The Palestine solidarity and human rights organisation BDS South Africa has received written communication from Professor Adhikari (Vice President of the International Network of Genocide Scholars (INoGS)) indicating that he has withdrawn his presentation from the upcoming INoGS conference to be hosted in Israel. The withdrawal follows a letter by BDS SA…
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PRESS STATEMENT: Prominent South African human rights centre withdraws from Israeli conference
22 June 2016 The human rights and Palestine solidarity organisation BDS South Africa welcomes the withdrawal by the Centre of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) from an upcoming conference in Israel. The prominent South African human rights organzation, the CSVR, was scheduled to participate at the upcoming International Network of Genocide Scholars (INoGS) conference at Israel’s Hebrew University…
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PUDEMO Condemns the continued support of the Apartheid State of Israel by Tinkhundla Regime
05 June 2016 Swaziland’s People’s United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) has reliably learnt that the Tinkhundla Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, Ms Jabulile Mashwama, is planning to attend and address a conference focusing on Water Technology hosted by the Apartheid State of Israel in Johannesburg on Monday, 6th June at The Venue, Melrose Arch. This…
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PRESS STATEMENT: North West Premier a “no show” at Israeli Embassy water event
06 June 2016 Contrary to allegations by the Israeli Embassy, the North West Premier and ANC Provincial Chairperson Cde. Supra Mahumapelo did not attend, speak at or participate in today’s SA Israel Water Week event. Last week Israeli Ambassador Arthur Lenk sent out invites with Premier Mahumapelo as one of the Israeli Embassy’s main speakers…
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Palestinian homes sprayed with waste water, their farmlands burned, and two siblings shot –
Violence / Detentions — West Bank / Jerusalem Two siblings injured in Kufur Qaddoum; army sprays homes with wastewater IMEMC 4 June by Saed Bannoura — Israeli soldiers invaded, Friday, Kufur Qaddoum town, in the northern West Bank district of Qalqilia, and assaulted the weekly protesters, wounding two siblings with live rounds. The army also…
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PRESS STATEMENT: Israeli embassy misleading media and public on North West Premier’s participation
05 June 2016 The human rights and Palestine solidarity organisation BDS South Africa is not convinced by claims made by Israel’s embassy that senior ANC leader, and North West Permier, Comrade Supra Mahumapelo will be attending the Israeli Embassy’s Water seminar tomorrow (Monday 6 June in Johannesburg). The allegation is meant to confuse and try…
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Celebrating the hero, Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)
PRESS STATEMENT Celebrating the hero, Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) 04 June 2016 The human rights and Palestine solidarity organisation BDS South Africa joins the peace-loving peoples of the world in mourning the loss and celebrating the life of boxing legend and activist, Muhammad Ali. Ali is an inspiration for those us fighting for justice – be it…
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Zamli dates and relations to Israel under investigation
PRESS STATEMENT: Desert Fruit Zamli dates and relations to Israel under investigation 03 June 2016 (updated) The Palestine solidarity and human rights organisation BDS South Africa together with our partner organisations including the Palestine Solidarity Alliance, Polokwane BD, Rustenburg PSF, Wits PSC and others have been alerted by members of the public to the issue…
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Correspondence Related to Desert Farms Zamli Dates
——————————————————————————– On 03 Jun 2016, Johannes VAN DER WALT <johannes@desertfruit.net> wrote: Dear Ms Kekana, Thank you for your prompt reply. Desert Fruit has no commercial obligation to sell its dates to anyone – be it a person, company, country or religion. It is sold to the highest bidder. We strive to produce the best dates…
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2013 PRESS STATEMENT: Karsten Farms Boycott Ends
Dear Friends and Comrades, During the 1980s, after years of campaigning, South Africa’s apartheid policies and being associated with the then South African regime became economically unwise and a liability. Today, Israel’s apartheid policies and being associated with the Israeli regime is becoming increasingly risky for business, economically (as well as politically) unwise and a…