Death threats from BDS movement may be factor in SARU’s decision, says Safi spokesperson South African Friends of Israel (Safi) submitted an application in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) this morning, to reveal which stakeholders were consulted by the South African Rugby Union (Saru) in […]
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SAFI says it will ‘take action’ over SA Rugby’s ‘shameful’ withdrawal of invitation to team from Israel
The South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) says it will take action against the South African Rugby Union (SARU) for bowing to political interference by withdrawing their Mzanzi Challenge invitation to international qualifying team, the Tel Aviv Heats — simply because they reside in Israel. “SARU have shamelessly succumbed to […]
SA Friends of Israel denounces UN report blaming Israel for conflict with Palestinians
‘Apartheid’ label has become antisemitic tool, says Olga Meshoe-Washington South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) published an open letter this week denouncing the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Commission of Inquiry (COI) report that blamed Israel’s “perpetual occupation” for the ongoing conflict with the Palestinians. In the letter, addressed to […]
The battle against Israel: bringing light to minds darkened by lies — Vivienne Myburgh
Hamas, an organisation whose official manifesto includes a pledge to obliterate Israel, kill Jews and reject negotiation has once again got a free pass from mainstream media, big tech social media, the UN, and the South African government for its latest indiscriminate, murderous attacks on Israeli civilians. Israel’s defence of […]
Wake-up call for Church as Holocaust Memorial Day approaches — Charles Gardner
Nearly three-quarters of a century has passed since the Red Army liberated the notorious Auschwitz death camp on January 27 1945, a date now marked by the annual Holocaust Memorial Day here in Britain and elsewhere. It is held with the intention of ensuring that it never happens again. But […]
ACDP disappointed at ‘biased’ UN condemnation of Israel for defending itself against attacks
The ACDP is disappointed by the United Nations General Assembly’s biased resolution passed on Wednesday, condeming Israel for defending itself against Hamas-led attacks from the Gaza strip, says ACDP MP and international relations spokesperson Cheryllyn Dudley. She said the resolution condemning Israel for excessive violence against Palestinians in recent weeks, […]
SA Christians, Jews react to recall of SA ambassador to Israel
South Africa’s decision to recall its ambassador to Israel on Monday, following the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces defending their border with Gaza, was shocking and short-sighted, says the ACDP. “The ACDP is saddened by the loss of life yesterday and we convey our sincere condolences to the families […]
Israel lists 20 groups to be denied entry over boycott calls
Originally published in Fox News Israel last Sunday (January 7 2018) identified 20 activist groups from around the world — including South Africa-based BDS South Africa — whose members will be banned from entering the country over their calls to boycott the Jewish state, stepping up its fight against a […]
Trump move could provoke Armageddon scenario, but God is in charge — Charles Gardner
Charles Gardner looks at developments in Jerusalem and the Middle East through End Times eyes. While the West continues to indulge in the most bizarre forms of political correctness, the Middle East is bracing itself for a possible Armageddon scenario involving nuclear weapons. The decision of President Trump to recognise […]
Anti-Semitism at UK labour conference a warning — Charles Gardner
On the day we heard news of the killing of three Israelis by a Palestinian gunman in the West Bank, the UK media was also reporting on anti-Semitic ‘bullets’ being fired at the annual conference of Her Majesty’s official Opposition. Anti-Israel sentiment has been simmering in Britain’s Labour Party ever […]