Bokaap, Afriforum and Solidarity: The Call for Cultural Preservation
By Zubeida Jaffer The dusk was still, with not a leaf stirring in the wind. Yet, the streets of Wale and Rose in the Bo-Kaap were alive with energy. People of all ages, races, and faiths, had gathered for a special occasion. They came to break their fast or simply be part of the vibrant […]
Israeli lobbyists distort Mandela legacy
By Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela “Where is the Palestinian Mandela?” is a question I have often heard from Israel’s defenders. What they are really asking is where is the Palestinian equivalent of Nelson Mandela – a man who, they believe, offered only olive branches and dialogue? Where is the Palestinian version of Mandela, who – in […]
Will Israelis choose to look away?
Will Israelis and the world look away when Israel and the US gear up to further strip away what little is left of Palestinian land soon? Israel, in accordance with the latest US Plan, is set to unfold an annexation of land in direct contravention of international law. July 1 is the start date for […]