Press Statements
Judicial Conduct Committee: Judge Desai Grossly Negligent
Landmark ruling from Judicial Conduct Committee dismisses Judge Desai’s appeal, confirming his conduct & support of the antisemitic BDS movement as grossly negligent The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) welcomes the decision by the Judicial Conduct...
SAZF shocked at Hamas delegation being allowed into SA
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) expresses our profound shock and horror at the alarming development of a Hamas delegation being allowed into South Africa to participate in a conference organised by Siviwe Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela, scheduled...
Update on today’s Parliamentary vote on Israel-South Africa relations
What follows is an update on today's Parliamentary vote on Israel-South Africa relations. Today the EFF put forward a motion in Parliament for the South African Government to suspend diplomatic relations with Israel and close the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. In the...
South African Zionist Federation notes Israel’s decision to recall its Ambassador in SA; condemns ANC government’s hostility & discrimination against the world’s only Jewish state
South African Zionist Federation notes Israel’s decision to recall its Ambassador in SA; condemns ANC government’s hostility & discrimination against the world’s only Jewish state The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) notes that, as a result of the ANC...
South African Zionist Federation condemns violent disruption of Christian prayer rally in Cape Town: SA government must take action against Pro-Palestine groups threatening right to freedom of assembly
South African Zionist Federation condemns violent disruption of Christian prayer rally in Cape Town: SA government must take action against Pro-Palestine groups threatening right to freedom of assembly In a shocking display of intolerance and aggression, the...
ANC government withdraws unilaterally from brokering peace in the Middle East, choosing to side with Hamas terrorists responsible for abducting South African hostages
ANC government withdraws unilaterally from brokering peace in the Middle East, choosing to side with Hamas terrorists responsible for abducting South African hostages The South African government's failure, once again, to use its influence and act as a mediator...
SAZF news update as at 08:00 – 14 December 2023
SAZF news update as at 08:00 - 14 December 2023 Ten Heroes fell in battle yesterday. A building fight, an ambush, a booby trapped tunnel explosion. “Yesterday's difficult incident in Shujaiya neighbourhood where fighters fell and others were injured during the...
CONFIRMED: Islamic Jihad responsible for rocket misfire that killed civilians at hospital in Gaza
CONFIRMED: Islamic Jihad responsible for rocket misfire that killed civilians at hospital in Gaza The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) offers the following footage and facts to all South African media, regarding a number of false statements, inaccurate reports...
Minister Pandor is a disgrace, must resign immediately
It is a disgrace to learn that Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor phoned Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, and pledged South Africa’s support to his antisemitic terrorist cult that recently murdered over 1300 Jews in cold blood, injured...
Media coverage of the Solidarity Gathering held in Johannesburg yesterday
Media coverage of the Solidarity Gathering held in Johannesburg on Sunday, 15 October. SABC News: https://youtu.be/WOzLzU-ZD58?si=ye9COVuT-qXuCVQh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YLjdgqAGFA Timeslive: South African Zionist Federation honours Israelis slain in Middle...
