In attendance at the picket outside Parliament today to commemorate Nakba Day are representatives of ANC, Al Jama-ah, EFF, NCC, and MK alongside SAJFP, PSC and Cape town Intifada alongside media and Palestinian activists.
Advocate MP Shameemah Salie says “We collectively call on the government to expedite the adoption of the International Suppression of crimes on Apartheid Bill to protect our country from crimes against humanity and apartheid.
Boycott, Divestment and sanction stop trade with Israel and stop purchase of goods that fund genocide!
Expedite and investigate the 9 Members of Parliament and their alleged fact-finding mission, alongside questions that have been forwarded to the speaker on this matter!
Close down the Israel embassy and kick them out of South Africa. The Executive needs to give effect to resolution on an urgent basis!
Minister of police, Sports and Justice to investigate the actions of and failure of all stakeholders to respect the constitution, laws and history of our country when they harassed participants at an event and arrested the Loftus 5!
Arrest of and prosecution of those of SA who served in the IDF!
Place more pressure on an immediate ceasefire!”