South Africa

Shared history of struggle brings Palestinian poet to PAF

Thursday-11-October-2018

A shared history of struggle brings Palestinian poet Rafeef Ziadah to the upcoming Poetry Africa Festival in Durban South Africa.

African countries condemn Israeli occupation at UN

Wednesday-26-September-2018

At the UN Human Rights Council meeting on Monday in Geneva African countries called for the end of Israel’s occupation of Palestine and for the international community to hold Israel accountable for its continued violations of human rights.

DIRCO: SA diplomatic relations with Israel have not been restored

Tuesday-25-September-2018

South Africa’s diplomatic relations with Israel have not been restored according to the Department of International Relations and Co-operation (DIRCO).

New COSATU president urges SA gov’t to downgrade relations with Israel

Friday-21-September-2018

The newly-elected president of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) Zingiswa Losi has called on South Africa’s ANC-led government to immediately downgrade diplomatic relations with Israel.

Ahed Tamimi invited to receive award in South Africa

Monday-30-July-2018

Palestinian teen activist Ahed Tamimi - who was released on Sunday from an Israeli prison after serving an eight-month sentence for slapping an Israeli soldier – will be invited to South Africa.

SA model banned from Palestine for 10 years by Israel

Thursday-26-July-2018

Israel has banned yet another African from entering occupied Palestine.

SA Jews join Jewish groups worldwide endorsing BDS Movement

Wednesday-18-July-2018

“BDS should not be defined as anti-Semitic.” This is the message from 39 Jewish groups who oppose equating antisemitism with criticism of Israel.

SA author to boycott DJ Black Coffee over Israel shows

Tuesday-17-July-2018

Celebrated South African author Zakes Mda will not be using any music from DJ Black Coffee (real name Nkosinathi Maphumulo) for his upcoming movie as a result of the musician's performances in Israel.

PAWO Supports Women’s March in Gaza

Monday-2-July-2018

One of the largest women-led formations in Africa has lent its full support to the upcoming women’s March taking place in Gaza on Tuesday 3 July.

South Africa suspends councillor over pro-Israel comment

Tuesday-12-June-2018

A senior councillor in South Africa's Johannesburg city was suspended on Tuesday by the mayor after she made a public declaration that the city was a "friend" of Israel.