South Africans swim from Robben Island in support of Palestine
The relay swim raised R600,000 for the relief work of Gift of the Givers in Palestine.
Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Anti-Apartheid Movement targets Israel
The South African chapter of the Anti-Apartheid Movement will meet to renew calls for action against Israel.
Cosatu and PSC call for boycott of US companies
Protests outside the US consulates in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and the embassy in Pretoria, on the International Day of Solidarity with Palestine.
PSC calls for NPA to prosecute South Africans involved in Gaza genocide
South Africans recruited into the Israeli Defence Forces have long flouted legislation forbidding foreign military assistance.
Remembering the Nakba and the ongoing struggle for Palestinian liberation
The PSC used the Nakba rally to get political parties to sign a pledge to pass legislation in support of boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel.
Palestinian leader calls for an organised international campaign to isolate Israel
Dr Mustafa Barghouti emphasised that practical steps must be taken to isolate Apartheid Israel.
Civil society groups vow to intensify support for Palestine
The genocide underway in Gaza has ignited a solidarity movement in South Africa that brings together different classes and communities.
Palestine and South Africa share the cup
Dubbed Football 4 Humanity, the games between SA and Palestine have been hailed as a show of solidarity with Gaza.
South Africans in solidarity with Palestine
Demonstrations in solidarity with Palestine were held today, 11 October, in major cities in South Africa.
Orlando Pirates FC – Don’t play dirty. Don’t Play with Apartheid Israel
As part of their pre-season preparation, Orlando Pirates is part of a series of friendly international club matches in Spain. On Thursday 13 July, the Buccaneers or “The People’s Team” played against Israeli team, Maccabi Tel-Aviv, despite calls by many of its supporters and Palestine solidarity organisations for the club not to do so.
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