Global Sumud Flotilla
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How the US government sabotaged the genocide convention orders against Israel
South Africa can move to get more emergency orders from the International Court of Justice. The UN General Assembly’s Uniting for Peace power can overcome the US government’s…
Global Sumud Flotilla announces largest civilian mobilisation to Gaza since blockade
Thousands of civilians will take part in a coordinated maritime and land mission to Gaza, starting on March 29 2026. Organisers say the initiative aims to create a humanitarian…
SA flotilla activists arrive in Jordan after being held captive in Israel
The group is due to arrive in Johannesburg on Wednesday morning
Widespread condemnation as many are allegedly abducted as Israel intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla
South African activists on board the flotilla include Mandla Mandela, Zukiswa Wanner and Reaaz Moolla
Gaza flotilla sails on despite attacks
Along with drone attacks, the fleet faces a political campaign to delegitimise it
Israel’s quiet power play in South Africa’s rural heartlands
Israeli digital diplomat David Saranga is using sub-national forms of diplomacy to make inroads into South African society
Mandla Mandela urges same global support for Palestine that helped free SA from apartheid
Nelson Mandela’s grandson addressed hundreds of people from over 40 countries at the launch of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian mission aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to…
From SA to Gaza. A young activist carries on family tradition of fighting oppression
Nurain Saloojee comes from a family that opposed apartheid in South Africa
UPDATE: Greta Thunberg accuses governments and corporations of enabling Gaza atrocities
The Swedish activist spoke from a flotilla of boats carrying doctors, lawyers, activists, organisers and social media influencers attempting to take medicine and infant milk to…
UPDATED: South Africans sail with largest civilian flotilla to Gaza
The convoy is carrying baby formula, antibiotics, bandages and staple foods and will test whether Israel’s blockade will again choke civilian access to the Strip