Few outsiders understand the ethnic dynamics of South Africa. Foreign journalists come here and imagine that we are some kind of remake of the USA, transposing American ethnic categories (and Hollywood movies) onto us. Of course, … Read the rest
Tag: South African Jewish Board of Deputies
Protest at Wits University over ‘Jews only’ concert
A row over a concert due to take place Wednesday has raged at the University of the Witwatersrand. Opponents of th Daniel Zamir Israeli Jazz Quartet staged what was called a “silent protest” outside the Wits Great Hall, where the … Read the rest
South African Jews shocked by French shooting
The Jewish community is shocked at the murder of four people outside a Jewish school in Toulouse, France, the SA Jewish Board of Deputies said on Tuesday.
“This tragedy has demonstrated how frighteningly vulnerable innocent people can be when pitiless … Read the rest