The SAZF condemns the government’s appalling misuse of taxpayer funds to finance its politically motivated and baseless ICJ case against Israel.
This latest R37 million splurge comes on top of the staggering R95 million already allocated to the same legal crusade in last year’s Special Appropriation Bill—a shocking total of R132 million squandered on ideological grandstanding while South Africa teeters on the...
OSSA Stands Firm Against Discrimination: Islamic Medical Association’s Failed Attempt to Cancel Israeli Cancer Specialist Who Saves Palestinian Children
SA hosts praised for refusing to ban Israeli child eye cancer expert from congress The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) commends the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa (OSSA) for taking a principled stand against an attempt by the Islamic Medical...
UCT Anti-Israel Motion Threatens R600m in Critical Research and Student Funding
A proposed anti-Israeli motion at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) upcoming Convocation Annual General Meeting could jeopardise hundreds of millions in research funding and student support programmes. "This latest attempt to politicise UCT's governance threatens to...
Survivor of PFLP Terror Attack Pleads with Johannesburg: Don’t Honour My Loved Ones’ Killer
Note to Editors: Please find attached letter by Mr Juan Antonio Larroy Rodriguez, a survivor of the Lod Airport Massacre. The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) has revealed a devastating firsthand account from a survivor of one of history's most brutal terrorist...
SAZF condemns baseless and shameful ICC warrant of arrest for Netanyahu
The South African Zionist Federation wholly condemns the baseless, flawed and shameful warrants of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Israeli Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant earlier today....
SAZF Calls for Investigation into Alleged Foreign State Funding of ICJ Case
20 November 2024 / 19 Cheshvan 5785 The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) will petition Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to investigate serious allegations that South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) was...
Press Release: The SAZF Categorically Rejects South African Government’s Latest Genocide Filing Against Israel
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) denounces the South African government’s latest submission against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This document, known as a memorial, attempts to bolster South Africa's baseless genocide charges first...
Press Release: The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) Hails the Elimination of Yahya Sinwar as a Decisive Blow to Hamas and Global Terror
In a decisive blow to Hamas and global terrorism, Yahya Sinwar, the notorious leader of Hamas in Gaza and mastermind behind the October 7th massacre in Israel, was eliminated on Thursday, 17 October by the Israel Defense Forces. Sinwar, responsible for orchestrating...
Press Release: SAZF Hails the Elimination of Yahya Sinwar as a Decisive Blow to Hamas and Global Terror
In a decisive blow to Hamas and global terrorism, Yahya Sinwar, the notorious leader of Hamas in Gaza and mastermind behind the October 7th massacre in Israel, was eliminated on Thursday, 17 October by the Israel Defense Forces. Sinwar, responsible for orchestrating...
Press Release: President Ramaphosa’s newsletter misrepresents Middle East conflict and ignores Hamas Terror
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) strongly condemns President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent newsletter for its grossly inaccurate portrayal of the 7 October 2023 events and the ongoing conflict. The president's narrative dangerously downplays the horrific...
Press Statement: SAZF condemns Iran’s barbaric attack on Israel and calls on the South African government to denounce this act of war.
The SAZF unequivocally condemns Iran's unprovoked missile attack on Israel yesterday evening. This assault constitutes a brazen and dangerous escalation that, if left unchecked, gravely threatens Israel's security and the stability of the entire region. Tehran's...
Object to Re-naming of Sandton Drive
Have your say on the proposed renaming of Sandton Drive before 15 October 2024 As a supporter of Israel, and with the understanding that Leila Khaled is an infamous terrorist who has threatened the lives of Israeli and other passengers aboard two separate aircrafts...
SAZF Mourns The Murder Of Six Israeli Hostages
It is with profound sorrow and outrage that the South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) mourns the heinous murder of six Israeli hostages: Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Ori Danino. These innocent lives were...
Stop rewarding Hamas for putting civilians in harm’s way: SAZF Responds In The Media
Rolene Marks responds to Mark Tomlinson's one-sided attack on Israel in the Daily Maverick This response to Mark Tomlinson's article in the Daily Maverick was first submitted to that publication but, as has become standard practice with this particular publication, it...
Editorial overlooks grim facts about Iran: SAZF Responds In The Media
Tehran backs proxy terror groups Hezbollah and the Houthis Your editorial opinion suggesting Iran has claimed the moral high ground in the current Middle Eastern conflict was both astonishing and deeply concerning (“Time to cool tensions in the Middle East”, August...
Hamas’ Rejection Of Ceasefire Shows Their True Nature – Press Statement By The South African Zionist Federation
Hamas' latest rejection of a ceasefire agreement starkly illuminates the organisation's true nature: a champion of terror and death against Jews, with no interest in peace. In an official statement on Sunday, Hamas rebuffed the terms outlined for a hostage-release...
The SA Government Sympathises With Terrorists And Rogue States While Tensions Escalate In The Middle East | Press Statement By The South African Zionist Federation
As the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel intensifies by the hour and global markets weaken, in part, due to fears of a destabilising regional war, the South African government's continued support for rogue states and recognised terrorist groups places it on the...
Dissenting Opinion of Vice-President Sebutinde of the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion
The below statement provides an in-depth critique of the ICJ's advisory opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting its lack of historical context, biased analysis, and potential to undermine existing negotiation frameworks. Essential reading for those...
ICJ Once Again Chooses Political Gesture Above Justice – Press Statement
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) rejects and condemns the advisory opinion issued today by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This opinion, proffered by a United Nations court, is merely another explicitly political gesture from a partisan...
SAZF statement on the new Meta policy that rejects using “Zionist” as a slur
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) applauds Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, for protecting the dignity and safety of Jews and standing against bullying and hate by no longer tolerating the use of the word "Zionist" as a slur or in an antisemitic...
The SAZF CC condemns the UCT Council decisions to endorse Israeli boycotts
Press Statement The SA Zionist Federation Cape Council (SAZF CC) 24 June 2024 The recent decisions by the University of Cape Town's (UCT) council to endorse motions calling for the boycott of Israeli institutions mark a troubling turn in the university's commitment to...
SAZF Condemns South African Government’s Misuse of “Genocide” on Holocaust Remembrance Day
On this solemn Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom Hashoah) as we remember and honour the millions of Jews murdered by Nazi Germany in one of the worst genocides in human history, the South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) condemns in the strongest terms the South African...
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 Refutes Presidency Statements about Israel
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) vehemently opposes the Presidency's statements about Israel. The use of the term 'genocide' in reference to Israel's actions is blatantly false and wilfully misleading. Genocide is the deliberate and systematic targeting and...
UPDATED: ISRAEL UNDER ATTACK – Palestinian terrorist organisation Hamas fires over 5,000 rockets into Israel in unprovoked attack, massacring 700+ Jewish civilians in streets of Israel, abducting over 100 people
ISRAEL UNDER ATTACK: Palestinian terrorist organisation Hamas has fired over 5,000 rockets into Israel in unprovoked attack, massacring 700+ Jewish civilians in streets of Israel, over 100 abductions have taken place Yesterday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Political extremists fail to sink the dreams of South African athletes competing in Israel this week
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) wishes the best of luck to all the South African athletes participating in the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships taking place in Israel this week. We are pleased that Swimming SA, in line with other South African...
500+ SA Representatives of Religious Establishments, Political Parties, NGOs & Ambassadors Commemorate Israel’s 75th Independence Day in Pretoria
500+ SA Representatives of Religious Establishments, Political Parties, NGOs & Ambassadors Commemorate Israel’s 75th Independence Day in Pretoria On Wednesday, 10 May 2023, over 500 representatives of local religious establishments, businesses, political parties,...
ROCKET FIRE: 104 rockets fired into Israel overnight by terrorist organisation Hamas
ROCKET FIRE: 104 rockets fired into Israel overnight by terrorist organisation Hamas Yesterday, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that 104 rockets had been fired into towns and villages across Southern Israel, following the suicide of a Palestinian Islamic Jihad...
UCT fails to condemn racism and promotion of hate speech following digital address by Islamist extremists on campus in March
The University of Cape Town was recently host to a session of extremist Islamist propaganda, following a UCT Palestine Solidarity Forum (PSF) event which took place on campus two weeks ago. On 20 March 2023, the UCT PSF facilitated the delivery of electronic video...
Yoseph Haddad Interviewed by Gareth Cliff on the Truth About Israel
Yoseph Haddad is the CEO of Together Vouch for Each Other, and a IDF combat veteran. At age 18, Yoseph, an Arab, volunteered to serve in the Israeli Defense Force. After being critically injured in the war, he decided to dedicate his life to showcasing the truth about...
ANC and NFP pass symbolic & discriminatory motion against Israel whilst remaining silent on Russia’s war on Ukraine
ANC and NFP pass symbolic & discriminatory motion against Israel whilst remaining silent on Russia's war on Ukraine The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) is appalled by the passing of the National Freedom Party’s (NFP) parliamentary motion calling to...
Israeli Rugby Coach Reports SARU’s Executive Council for Disciplinary Offences in Boycotting Tel Aviv Heat Rugby Team
Israeli Rugby Coach Reports SARU’s Executive Council for Disciplinary Offences in Boycotting Tel Aviv Heat Rugby Team An Israeli rugby coach has submitted a formal notification of offences to the South African Rugby Union (SARU) following the exclusion of the Tel Aviv...
ANC continues to protect Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, but alienates Israel as a partner for development in SA
ANC continues to protect Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, but alienates Israel as a partner for development in SA The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) notes the ANC’s shameless support of the African Union’s (AU) decision to eject an Israeli delegation...
SAZF supports move to submit PAIA application to investigate political interference in SA sport
SAZF supports move to submit PAIA application to investigate political interference in SA sport The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) has noted the South African Rugby Union’s (SARU) decision to shamelessly withdraw their Mzanzi Challenge invitation to the...
SAFI celebrates Israel’s growing ties with Africa: Chad opens embassy in Ramat Gan
SAFI celebrates Israel’s growing ties with Africa: Chad opens embassy in Ramat Gan The South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) celebrate Israel’s growing ties in Africa, following the announcement by Chadian President, Mahamat Deby, that his country would open an...
SAZF mourns tragic loss of Jewish life following terrorist attack outside synagogue on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
SAZF mourns tragic loss of Jewish life following terrorist attack outside synagogue on International Holocaust Remembrance Day The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) mourns the tragic and senseless loss of life in a terror attack at a synagogue in Jerusalem...
SAZF Calls on SA Government to Apply Foreign Policies with Uniformity
Daring to discriminate in the world of war: ANC government has moral responsibility to apply foreign policies consistently by Rowan Polovin, National Chairman, SAZF As president of the Brics bloc in 2023, will SA hold Russia and others to account? The following...
Park established in Israel to commemorate SA Jews who opposed apartheid
Artist's impression of the Siyabonga Garden in Israel to honour anti-apartheid activists. Park established in Israel to commemorate SA Jews who opposed apartheid Tel Mond, Israel – 8 November 2022: A groundbreaking ceremony took place yesterday in Tel Mond, Israel,...
Hypocritical ANC stands with pariahs over Israel
Hypocritical ANC stands with pariahs over Israel The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) is astounded by the African National Congress's (ANC) ill-conceived attempt to stand alongside an international pariah organisation and bash Israel with unique opprobrium...
South African government should be condemning, not condoning, Palestinian extremism
South African government should be condemning, not condoning, Palestinian extremism The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) notes that the South African government has jumped on the opportunity to bash Israel for doing what any responsible country would to...
KEY FACTS ON ISRAEL-GAZA FLARE-UP
After several days of closures in the South of Israel and security alerts, Israel announced that it launched “Operation Breaking Dawn” on August 5 2022 as part of an effort to reduce threats posed by the Iranian-armed and funded Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), an...
DIRCO Minister Pandor places Palestinian agenda over interests of South Africans
DIRCO Minister Pandor places Palestinian agenda over interests of South Africans The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) is outraged at the speech DIRCO (Department of International Relations and Cooperation) Minister Naledi Pandor made at the Palestinian African...
SA Zionist Federation Disgusted by Billboards Abusing Mandela’s Name
SA Zionist Federation Disgusted by Billboards Abusing Mandela’s Name The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) is disgusted by the recent billboards installed in Johannesburg by the antisemitic hate group Africa4Palestine. The billboards make a dishonest comparison...
DIRCO condemnation of Israel for shooting of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh without confirmation of facts, irresponsible and incendiary
DIRCO condemnation of Israel for shooting of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh without confirmation of facts, irresponsible and incendiary Last night (Wednesday 11 May 2022), South Africa’s DIRCO (Department of International Relations and Cooperation) issued a damning...
South African Zionist Federation Condemns Latest Attack in Wave of Terror
South African Zionist Federation Condemns Latest Attack in Wave of Terror The South African Zionist Federation is once again horrified and saddened by the latest callous terror attack last night carried out in the heart of Tel Aviv, Israel. The attack by a...
SAZF calls on South African government to condemn the senseless terror attacks in Israel
SAZF calls on South African government to condemn the senseless terror attacks in Israel The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) strongly condemns the horrific wave of terror attacks that have killed eleven Israelis in eight days, the latest occurring last night...
SAZF Welcomes Warming Ties between Turkey and Israel
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) welcomes the warming ties that are developing between Israel and Turkey. Israeli President Isaac Herzog made a historic visit to Ankara to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This was the first official visit...
SAZF welcomes continuation of Israel’s observer status at the AU
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) welcomes the continuation of Israel’s observer status at the African Union (AU) despite statements to the contrary falsely being circulated on social media. Israel remains an observer state at the AU after yesterday's...
A sad day when it becomes controversial to call for peace in the Middle East
A sad day when it becomes controversial to call for peace in the Middle East The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) respects former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng’s choice to “comply with all lawful orders however much we might disagree with them” after he was...
Amnesty International reinvents apartheid to validate a damning report against Israel
Amnesty International reinvents apartheid to validate a damning report against Israel The AI anti-Israel Report is malevolent propaganda The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) and NGO Monitor have considered Amnesty International’s latest report released today,...
New Israel Ambassador presents credentials
New Israel Ambassador an opportunity for partnership, trade and friendship with South Africa The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) extends a heartfelt and warm welcome to His Excellency the honourable Eliav Belotsercovsky, the incoming Israeli Ambassador to...
SAZF Appalled by SA Government’s Stance and Calls on Miss SA to Participate in Miss Universe
SAZF Appalled by SA Government’s Stance and Calls on Miss SA to Participate in Miss Universe The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) is appalled that the South African government is self-sabotaging our country’s hopes and chances of participating and shining in an...
Legal Services Ombudsman Judge Desai should be held accountable for contravening the Judicial Oath.
Legal Services Ombudsman Judge Desai should be held accountable for contravening the Judicial Oath. An officer of the South African court should not support an anti-Jewish extremist organisation, Hamas. Today, the South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) has submitted...
South Africa Should Welcome Israel’s Entry to the AU
South Africa Should Welcome Israel’s Entry to the AU The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) welcomes the establishment of Israel’s observer status at the African Union (AU). This positive development is a corrective step to the anomaly that has prevailed for two...
SAZF Lays Complaint Against Judge Siraj Desai
SAZF Lays Complaint Against Judge Siraj Desai The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) today lodged a complaint with the Judicial Conduct Committee (JCC) against Judge Siraj Desai. His actions and conduct over many years are plainly in breach of the Code of...
SAJBD & SAZF call on Government to condemn the indiscriminate rocket fire against Israeli civilians
For the past week rockets fired from Gaza have rained down on Israeli towns in the south of Israel. Yesterday, it was Jerusalem’s turn to be targeted. Rockets are indiscriminate. They imperil the lives of all who live in the Holy City, whether Jew, Christian or...
SAZF Deeply Saddened by Mt Meron Lag B’Omer Tragedy
SAZF Deeply Saddened by Mt Meron Lag B’Omer Tragedy The South African Zionist Federation is deeply saddened by the horrific and tragic incident at last night’s Lag B’Omer gathering at Mount Meron in northern Israel which lead to 44 lost lives and multiple injuries. ...
HRW Continues its Anti-Israel Crusade
HRW Continues its Anti-Israel Crusade The South African Zionist Federation fully rejects with contempt the latest report submitted by the Human Rights Watch (HRW), yet another anti-Israel stance based on distortions, misinformation and political agendas of the...
Tribute to Eric Samson
The South African Zionist Federation is deeply saddened at the passing of Eric Samson. Eric was one of South Africa’s greatest entrepreneurs and visionaries. He was a proud Jew and Zionist who supported innumerable and important projects in South Africa and Israel for...
SAZF Welcomes Israel’s Normalisation with Morocco
The South African Zionist Federation warmly welcomes the news of the Kingdom of Morocco’s normalisation agreement with Israel. Morocco is the second African state after Sudan, and the fourth Arab country to bridge ties with Israel over the past few months. The Jewish...
SAZF welcomes Malawi’s decision to establish an embassy in Jerusalem
4 Nov 2020 | 17 Cheshvan 5781 The South African Zionist Federation warmly welcomes Malawi’s decision to establish an embassy in Jerusalem. Malawi is the first African state to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s rightful capital. This contrasts with South Africa, which...
SAZF Welcomes Israel’s Normalisation with Sudan
The South African Zionist Federation warmly welcomes the normalisation agreement between Sudan and Israel. Sudan is the third Arab country in only six weeks to participate in the momentous and historical shift towards recognition and peace with Israel. In 1967 in...
Israel and Bahrain to Normalise Diplomatic Ties
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) welcomes the announcement that the Kingdom of Bahrain will be normalising diplomatic relations with Israel. Bahrain will be the fourth Arab country to sign a peace deal with Israel, which follows the groundbreaking peace...
SAZF Welcomes Israel’s Normalisation with the UAE
The South African Zionist Federation welcomes Israel’s historic achievement in the normalisation of relations with the United Arab Emirates. Israel has once again demonstrated her willingness and ability to make peace with her neighbours. We hope this leads to...
The Chief Justice Speaks For Millions of South Africans
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) condemns the ANC and others who made an unwarranted attack on Chief Justice Moegeng Moegeng for expressing his biblical connection to Israel. The Chief Justice's heartfelt sentiment exposed the boundaries of the ANC’s...
SAZF Sources High-Tech Israeli Masks to Help Fight Coronavirus in South Africa
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) has brought Israeli technology into South Africa to assist with the Covid-19 pandemic. The SAZF has partnered with Israeli startup Sonovia Tech to donate cutting-edge medical-masks to Hatzolah Medical Rescue. This will...
