The interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla is another grave offence by Israel of global solidarity and sentiment that is aimed at relieving suffering in Gaza and advancing peace in the region.
On behalf of our government and nation, I call on Israel to immediately release the South Africans abducted in international waters, and to release other nationals who have tried to reach Gaza with humanitarian aid.
The interception of the flotilla in international waters is contrary to international law and violates the sovereignty of every nation whose flag was flown on the dozens of vessels in the flotilla.
This action also violates an International Court of Justice injunction that humanitarian aid must be allowed to flow unimpeded.
South Africa calls on Israel to ensure that the life-saving cargo transported by this flotilla reaches the people of Gaza, as the flotilla represents solidarity with Gaza, not confrontation with Israel.
South Africa supports the call by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for Israel to urgently lift the blockade on Gaza and allow the entry of life-saving material through all means possible.
My thoughts are with all of the abductees and their families and it is my expectation that Israel will release the human rights activists as these abductions serve no purpose in the context of efforts to secure peace in the Middle East.
@RealCandaceO I will be watching it. Is she a perfect person? No. However, I don't believe there was a completely innocent party when they left the Royal fam. I didn't support their exposรฉ content but this I can get behind. I do admire people who do hustle. And yes they hustle 100%
You know what saddens me about the fallout from the #meghanharryoprah interview is this: people came with their preconceived ideas. I think if they hated her before, they still hate her now. I wish #MeghanAndHarry success. May they prove their haters wrong.
@belginclissold I think you need to understand colorism is the community of non white people whereby babies who are lighter are often perceived as "better" than babies with darker pigmentation. When race and colour comes into play I only think its appropriate for the parents to comment on it.
Furthermore, I've seen a LOT of people commenting on #OprahMeghanHarry tell all without actually having watched it. I personally don't think you should comment unless you've watched it. Kinda like how you can't review a book where you only read the dust jacket.
I love (and I mean this dripped with sarcasm) how people are so quick to exclude people from suffering because they are wealthy. C'mon, money doesn't solve all our problems & we know that any human being can be vulnerable regardless of their status! #OprahMeghanHarry#TeamMeghan
I've always been on Meghan's side namely because if I had this much shit smeared on my reputation I'd have lost it a long time ago. Honestly, there is fair criticism and then there is character assassination and absolute hatred and unfortunately I've seen a lot of the latter.
@CNN I love (and I mean this dripped with sarcasm) how people are so quick to exclude people from suffering because they are wealthy. C'mon, we know money doesn't solve all our problems & we know (or should know) that any human being can be vulnerable regardless of their status.