Israel-Palestine
Lawyer receives hero’s welcome at OR Tambo Airport
“We wanted to show our gratitude to the entire team who represented South Africa and the Palestinian people with such grace and dignity,” says Umayya Theba
News | 15 January 2024
Massive protest in Cape Town in support of people of Gaza
This was part of a Global Day of Action for Palestine
News | 13 January 2024
Protesters show support for South African case at International Court of Justice
South Africa’s legal team is presenting at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, on Thursday about the devastating effects of the ongoing war in Gaza
News | 11 January 2024
As Israel wages war, Jews and Muslims in Cape Town show a peaceful way
Interfaith sabbath, Hanukkah and Maghrib services hosted at Claremont Mosque
Brief | 11 December 2023
Thousands rally in support of Palestine at Zoo Lake
Health and humanitarian aid organisation workers voice outrage over bombing of Gaza
Photo Essay | 4 December 2023
Solidarity demonstrations with Palestinians held in Joburg and Cape Town
“We also faced a very oppressive apartheid regime” says protester
By Matthew Hirsch, Ihsaan Haffejee and Ashraf Hendricks
Photo Essay | 29 November 2023
Health workers picket for Palestine outside Red Cross Children’s Hospital
Organisers call for immediate ceasefire
By Matthew Hirsch and Ella Morrison
Brief | 21 November 2023
Gaza: UCT senate calls for ceasefire
In a statement it also called for “the release of hostages and unlawfully held prisoners”
Brief | 20 November 2023
Gift of the Givers Gaza head “paid the ultimate sacrifice”
Memorial held for Ahmed Abbasi in St George’s Cathedral
News | 20 November 2023