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

Xami, who lived through South Africa’s apartheid, offered invaluable testimony on the misuse of that term against Israel and the deep sense of kinship many indigenous nations feel toward Jews.

Regent Xami in Jerusalem’s Old City, with the Western Wall behind him.
Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela who was part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, reacts after his arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, October 8, 2025

Mandela's grandson returns to South Africa after deportation by Israel

Mandla Mandela, grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela, joins protesters, mainly Houthis, during a rally to mark the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Sanaa, Yemen March 28, 2025.

Mandela's grandson: What Palestinians face is 'far worse form of apartheid'

Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, speaks to reporters in South Africa

Mandela's grandson denied UK visa over his support for Hamas


4ever here?

Eric Milner still has his sights set on making a smooth transition to life in Israel.

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Mother Africa’s Jewish take

Jewish composer Prof. Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph spread her musical wings at a young age and, since then, has reached many high places.

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Africans for Israel: A breath of fresh air

Group called on SA Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies to cancel his initiative to label products made in the West Bank and Gaza as products of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and not of Israel.

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Senseless acts of violence

Despite the ordeals they've endured, crime rates in the African refugee/asylum seeker population have consistently been below the national average.

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Mandela in hospital, expected to go home soon

Former South Africa president and anti-apartheid warrior. 93, hospitalized for abdominal pain.

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Mandela admitted to hospital in South Africa

Former South Africa president and anti-apartheid warrior. 93, hospitalized for abdominal pain.

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The strategic value of forgiveness

The Arab Awakening is facing serious challenges, and some new strategic decisions are required that will end up being good for all the revolutionary movements afoot this year, in the Middle East, in Israel and beyond.

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Gilad Schalit is home. Now what?

The lack of back channels reveals that the Israeli government has no will to promote a true peace process.

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Jewish anti-apartheid activist honored

Arthur Goldreich, activist and volunteer in Israel’s Independence War, awarded South African Jewish Board of Deputies human rights award.

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The life and times of a freedom fighter

Arthur Goldreich was "a freedom fighter, a teacher and an artist" but was most defined by his commitment to fight apartheid.

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