Israel-Palestine
Last interfaith service for Dean of St George’s Cathedral
Michael Weeder, who has spoken out against Israel’s bombardment of Palestine, retires as Dean of St George’s Cathedral
Brief | 15 April 2024
Stellenbosch University senate members call for ceasefire in Gaza
Thuli Madonsela is one of more than 100 signatories
News | 12 April 2024
Palestinian supporters march to Parliament
The protest marked Al-Quds Day, an international day to oppose the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory
Brief | 5 April 2024
Criminal complaint lodged against Benjamin Rattle, a South African serving in the Israeli military
Rattle’s social media posts appear to show him standing in front of destroyed buildings and rubble in Gaza
By Matthew Hirsch and GroundUp Staff
News | 4 April 2024
Beating a thousand drums for Palestine
This year’s Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival focused on the war in Gaza
Brief | 25 March 2024
Cape Town “pilgrims” walk the length of the Gaza Strip to raise awareness
March comes as US admits Palestinians are facing “acute food insecurity”
News | 21 March 2024
Protesters call on SAFA to red card Israel
Palestine Solidarity Alliance calls for expulsion of Israeli Football Association from FIFA
Brief | 18 March 2024
Shabbat against genocide held at Nelson Mandela Foundation
The evening was co-hosted with South African Jews for a Free Palestine
Brief | 19 February 2024
Vigil held in Sea Point for children of Gaza
The events were also to raise money for shoes for South African school children
Brief | 12 February 2024