Israel-Palestine
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
Learning from Israel’s past Gaza Strip invasions
“A political resolution that addresses the roots of the conflict is the only way to defend Israel’s borders and citizens” writes a former Israeli soldier
By Nadav Weiman
Analysis | 19 November 2023
South African Jews call for ceasefire in Gaza
“We are a diverse group of South African Jews who are dismayed by the situation that is unfolding in Israel and Palestine”
By Liezl Human and Nathan Geffen
News | 15 November 2023
Pro-Israel protest disrupted in Cape Town
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis calls for tolerance, emphasises right to protest and condemns threat against Jewish school
By Ashraf Hendricks, Matthew Hirsch and Ella Morrison
Photo Essay | 12 November 2023