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Protests and other actions for human rights matter, and collectively there is much we can do. (Photos:  Zubair Sayed)

Why I marched for Palestine

Protests and other actions for human rights matter, and collectively there is much we can do

Palestinian supporters wave flags as they take part in a counter demonstration outside the venue where Israel supporters gather in an event organised by the South Africa Zionist Federation in Johannesburg, on May 23, 2021. (Photo by MARCO LONGARI / AFP) (Photo by MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel must not have a place at the African Union until it ends its occupation of Palestine

The AU Commission chairperson’s decision to accept the credentials of Israel’s ambassador to Ethiopia undermines the anti-colonial values that underpin the AU

Israeli forces intervene in Palestinians protesting Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip with tear gas during a demonstration held as part of the 73rd anniversary of Nakba, on May 17, 2021 in Nablus, West Bank. (Photo by Nedal Eshtayah/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Israel-Palestine conflict: The past laid the violent foundations

Israel’s iron grip over Palestinians had its beginnings in the demise of the Ottoman Empire and Britain and France’s arbitrary mapping out of the Middle East

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said she had appointed the task team based on its “strength and capabilities” and had believed its members would do their jobs without any form of corruption.
(David Harrison/M&G)

Israel and South Africa: A ‘downgraded’ relationship?

South Africa has announced that it will not replace its ambassador to Israel

The series’ strength is interviews with the family, both past and present, George Zimmerman’s own words on tape and interviews with the crack team of civil rights lawyers who quickly took on the case. (AFP)

Palestinians denounce Israel move to punish payments to prisoner families

Saeb Erekat, secretary general of the PLO, said the move threatened the existence of the cash-strapped Palestinian Authority

Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe. (Gallo)

US jury orders Palestinian groups to pay bombing victims $218.5m

A jury found two groups liable for six shootings and bombings between 2002 and 2004 in the Jerusalem area.

No talks until Israel halts settlements, PLO says

Direct talks with Israel will not resume unless it halts the building of Jewish settlements on occupied land, the Palestinian leadership said.

Palestinian January election off. What now?

Palestinian elections due on January 24 were effectively cancelled on Thursday after the independent electoral commission recommended postponement.

Rival Palestinian factions fail to agree on unity govt

Rival Palestinian factions have so far failed to overcome obstacles in reconciliation talks which they hope will lead to a unified governing body.

Hamas warns of violence after talks

Hamas officials have issued stark warnings that the Israeli-Palestinian peace conference in Annapolis this week is likely to result in more violence rather than settlement,…

Hamas forces clash with Gaza protesters

Hamas security officers beat protesters, hurled stun grenades and fired in the air to disperse open-air prayers the rival Fatah faction held in the Gaza Strip on Friday in…