Dear Friends On the 2nd of November 2017, the EFF (Economic Freedom Front) and several anti-Israel detractors marched on the Israeli Embassy in Pretoria to protest….. the 100th year since the Balfour Declaration, which paved the way for the creation of a modern Jewish state in our ancient homeland. The EFF claimed that they had […]
Are diplomatic ties between Israel and South Africa starting to improve? Despite headlines to the contrary, the ice between Pretoria and Jerusalem is starting to thaw dramatically. While there are elements within the government who would rather see relations between the two countries end, the recent visit by a delegation of Knesset members (MK’s) to […]
Out of favour news network Al Jazeera resurrects limelight seeking Ronnie Kasrils to demonise Israel It’s an old cast, old script of Israel bashing and ‘Red Ronnie’ as he was once known for his Communist affiliations has found an audience with Al Jazeera, who these days itself is battling “to be seen and heard”. Where […]
By Howard Feldman A Tweet that will not wash away anytime soon I was about halfway through my second cup of coffee this morning when I saw the tweet. It read as follows: “For those claiming that the legacy of the holocaust is ONLY negative, think about lampshades and Jewish soap.” Andile Mngxitama The […]
by Howard Feldman President Jacob Zuma survived his 8th motion of no confidence in his 8th year of his Presidency. The debate and vote took place on the 8th day of the 8th month. A day after a spectacular lunar eclipse showered the country with brilliant radiance; an eclipse that some say heralds change and […]
By Peter Bailey Observers are quick to compare the current situation in Israel with that in South Africa prior to the first democratic elections in 1994. The facts show that nothing could be further from the truth. The parties to the conflict in South Africa desired peace; the parties to one side of the conflict […]