Israel south africa relations

S. African non-Jewish activists protest at Holocaust center with ‘Jews for Free Palestine' shirts

The organization claimed to stand with “all Jewish voices across the world who reject Zionism, apartheid, and genocide, and who continue to call for a Free Palestine.

People hold placards and Palestinian flags in Cape Town, South Africa, January 26, 2024.
Minister Gayton McKenzie during the 2026 State of the Nation Address Debate at the Parliamentary Dome on Feb. 17, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.

South Africa pulls out of Venice Biennale; because its selected artist wanted to focus on Gaza

Regent Xami in Jerusalem’s Old City, with the Western Wall behind him.

A voice from apartheid: South Africa's Regent Xami’s calls for indigenous support of Israel

People hold placards and Palestinian flags in Cape Town, South Africa, January 26, 2024.

South Africa gov't announces probe for NGO that arranged irregular arrival of Palestinians


Ministry of Strategic Affairs hosts series of South Africa anti-BDS events

Minister Gilad Erdan: "The reality in South Africa is deeply disturbing given the increasing prominence of the BDS movement within the country and the solidarity shown by the ANC towards terrorist."

Anti-boycott event hosted by the Ministry of Strategic Affairs in South Africa to counter BDS

S. Africa's ruling party re-ups call for Israel boycott after 'Black Coffee' show

Local Jewish groups slammed the ANC for its comments.

Anti-Israel demonstrators at the World Conference on Racism in Durban, South Africa, in 2001; Muslim anti-Zionism is picking up from where Christian antisemitism left off.

South Africa’s water ‘management’ crisis explained by experts

“Day Zero” is the day when water reservoirs across the city are expected to hit 13.5% of capacity and taps will be turned off.

PEOPLE WAIT to collect water from a spring last month in the Newlands suburb of Cape Town as fears grow over the South African city’s water crisis. (Mike Hutchings/Reuters)

S. African VP candidate lashes out at Jewish Board of Deputies

Kahn: Our letter was respectful and non-confrontational.

South Africa's Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor

Confusion reigns within S. Africa ruling party’s policy towards Israel

"Despite the ANC’s decision, South Africa continues to have full diplomatic relations with Israel."

A protester and member of South Africa's ultra-left Economic Freedom Fighters party (EFF), carries a placard outside the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

My Word: Uncivil society, ruffled feathers and bitter Waters

BDS

South African stupidity

A protester and member of South Africa's ultra-left Economic Freedom Fighters party (EFF), carries a placard outside the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

Cyril Ramaphosa, the Jews and Israel

How will the new ANC leader’s election affect South African Jewry and ties with the Jewish state?

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma (left) sings next to the newly elected president of the ANC, Cyril Ramaphosa, at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on December 18, 2017

Israeli drip irrigation experts guide Swaziland farmers in agricultural training

Deputy ambassador to S. Africa lead a course in drip irrigation and crop management with Israeli experts

PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLIN (R) speaks with Ambassador Promise Msibi of Swaziland in the capital.

S. African ruling party resolves to downgrade Embassy in Israel

Country's Jewry says they feel 'betrayed' by ANC

A protester and member of South Africa's ultra-left Economic Freedom Fighters party (EFF), carries a placard outside the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, South Africa