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South African protest: Ministers do not visit Israel
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Published: 02.11.13, 08:49
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1. South African Visits
Ralph ,   Rishon   (11.02.13)
I sincerely hope that her words are a promise, not just a threat. Just think how much money it will save us on entertaining those racists.
2. The only common point between SA and PA:
Andy ,   Manchester, UK   (11.02.13)
The only common point between SA and PA:: the highest criminality in the world. Hell on earth, courtesy of Mssrs Toutou and Arafat...
3. Just what the world needs..... another IGNORAMUS
Asha ,   India   (11.02.13)
NOT This woman has no idea what she is talking about
4. Obviously "our" people cannot do right by "their" people:
tom ,   tel aviv   (11.02.13)
still it won't stop Jewish activists fighting the Good Fight on behalf of the 'oppressed" of this world. A "thank you" would've been nice, Lady...
5. I am stricken with compassion
Mira ,   Vienna   (11.02.13)
for this lovely lady because of her sleepless nights caused by our settlements. I suppose though that she has not one sleepless minute when Muslim terrorists (Pals included) murder Israeli citizens and get away with it!!!!!
6. How much money are the Palestinians..
Ivan ,   South Africa   (11.02.13)
putting in your back pocket Mashabane??????????
7. Africans
Eli ,   USA   (11.02.13)
The vast majority of Black folks around the world do not support Israel. They see Israelis as the evil white man that oppresses the dark man like in the days of slavery. I have had many debates with people on the subject of Israel and I have seen a black group supportive of Israel. Deport the illegal African Immigrants from Israel cause they will only grow to be another enemy from within.
8. Oh No!!! They don't want to visit?!?!
Stay in SA!   (11.02.13)
I'm so distressed by this terrible information!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT :-)
9. Of course the PA doesn't want her to come.... because she...
Ahhh the reality ,   in Israel   (11.02.13)
would see and find out for herself that there is NO APARTHEID in Israel. Except for on the Temple Mount where Jews are forbidden to pray.
10. Misinformed Views
Sam ,   Johannesburg   (11.02.13)
This minister is highly misinformed about the Arab-Israeli conflict. MANY people commenting on this article have no knowledge of South Africa and they are passing racist opinions. The fundamental issue that needs to be addressed is that the Palestinian situation is NOT like the South African situation. Apartheid was based on the premise that Black South Africans are not human and they must be kept in poverty, ignorance and dirt. HOWEVER, the Palestinian situation is very different. The Palestinians and the Arabs believe that Jews are sub-human. And they believe that Jews must NOT get a homeland. And that is why they rejected ALL attempts to host a Jewish population of Holocaust survivors. Thousands of people have had to die because of this view the Arabs hold about Jews. Black South Africans were NOT given anything like a 2-state solution. The Palestinians were given options upon options in 1947, 1967 and many other occasions. BUT they chose war. Even if Black South Africa was given 25% of the country by the Apartheid regime, I do not think Apartheid would have been on the same level of the Palestinian situation. The Palestinians chose their fate and that is because they disrespect Jews and want to have ALL the land. What does this minister say about the over 1 million Arabs who are Israeli citizens? These people have the best education and they enjoy one of the best economies in the region. What does she say about them?
11. Which Study did you conduct?
Sam ,   Johannesburg   (11.02.13)
Which study did you conduct to arrive at your conclusion? It is simplistic and based on your own personal sentiments. Go around the world and you will notice that Africans love Israel MORE than any other race. The discrimination White people have meted out against Jews who are now Israelis is a million times more than what Black Africans have done to White people. Go all over Africa. Israel is one of the countries with the biggest investments in technology, trade and other things. Do not sit behind your computer and type things you do not know!
12. south African protest
Joseph Effiong ,   Calabar-Nigeria   (11.02.13)
When Israel/jews were persecuted and were forced out from their homeland and the land occupied by arabs/Muslims, who protested for their returned if not with God and their courage. Because many thought these are the people that suppose Not to exist. I thank God no Real christian will hate the Israelis. Whoever that want to oppress the jews/Israel because of Palestine, will nerver be free. If nobody speaks for them, God that protect these people from time, will stand from them.
13. How awful that South Africa has become
Different cultures, ,   different opinions   (11.02.13)
a first rate racist country. Not even during their apartheid was this country so corrupt, so criminal-ridden, so fundamental and anti-Israeli. I'm really sorry, lady, that you cannot sleep lately, but you can still find good doctors in South Africa. Ask them for some pills. The matter of fact is that you have no right whatsoever to endanger the Jewish people or state with your racist ideas. If you love the Palis so dearly, take them all to one of your emptied homelands and let them have another terrorist Islamic country. But not here in Israel !!! Here, they have a great chance of receiving the best life an Arab may dream about, but short of an army, guns, terror and Islamic extremism. So, madam, jump at your golden occasion and take them all to your country. You deserve them.
14. South Africa - tell me who your friends are...
Ken ,   SA   (11.02.13)
Some SA govt top friends and allies: Sadam Hussein, Mugabe, Castro, Gadaffi etc. Just last week, the Iranian foreign minister was warmly received in SA.
15. Africans are biggest racists
yona ,   tlv   (11.02.13)
when it comes to hating jews they take the front seat
16. 10.
Birdi ,   Israel   (11.02.13)
How about sending your talkback to this idiot of a woman who calls herself a minister. How come you don't protest in your own country? South Africa? She can talk until the cows come home!
17. I am tired of Africans
Phoenix ,   Israel   (11.02.13)
They are nothing but being a pain in the neck to Israel. Let's not be friend them, we don't need them. They are invading our country! Deport the Africans! They are third world pest! We don't need diplomacy with Africa.
18. Africans are invading our country
Phoenix ,   Israel   (11.02.13)
They hate us but they live our money and life style. All the illegals and refugees that I know from Africa are totally antisemites but they would love to take over our land. Deport these animals!
19. and this is just the beginning
Michael ,   Haifa   (11.02.13)
It is highly symbolic that South Africa is the first. If we continue with our current policies, the phenomenon will spread to other nations....what they once did to South Africa, they will do to us
20. True colours
Etienne Prinsloo ,   Nova Scotia, Canada   (11.02.13)
The Western world and many Jews worshipped the ANC in South Africa as gods whom could do no wrong. But alas, true colours will show sooner or later. As the PA is and will always be a terrorist organization at heart, so is the ANC. This stance comes as no surprise. South Africa has kept Mugabe in power, had soldiers in the CAR to defend private investments, a South African mobile phone company was a major player in Iran etc etc. They also see themselves as major players on the world stage with undying support for everyone that hates Israel. The only problem for Israel is the overly keen liberal ear they have in Europe whom still fails to see the ANC and PA for what they truly are.
21. Question: Is the hate expressed here is derived from lack of
Hermon Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (11.02.13)
knowledge of the subject at hand, i.e. the Arab Israeli conflict, or rather due to hate of Jews? One suspects both elements are at play here, only to demonstrate to all that racism, anti-Jewish racism in this case, is not an exclusive white phenomenon....!!
22. @14 Israel - tell me who your friends are...
Ken ,   Burma at Peace   (11.02.13)
23. #1
JGad   (11.02.13)
South africans come to Israel to sell diamonds to israelis, they need very much the money because is illegal to sell it aboard. Again diuble standarts, they dont care about palestinians, stupid lies from South Africa, Nelson Mandela is dieing and south africans havent found another great figure like hiim. Remember politics is just blablabla
24. Maite Darling, Make Love not War with Israel!
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25. #10. Some corrections
Harri ,   EU   (11.02.13)
Israel has never offered Palestinians a 2-state solution. Israel has never even defined the borders of Israel. There has been many negotiations, but no-one has never offered anything official for the other side. On 1947 UN did offer a 2-state solution, that was not accepted by the Arab side. But the UN borders were never accepted by the Israeli side either. Israel decided that the final borders would be decided after war, and Israel borders are still waiting to be defined. SA minister is 100% right when she compares Palestinians ghettos in WB to the Bantustans. The political situation, size, freedom of movement and the freedom of work and business was much the same. Both were also controlled by military of a state where inhabitants had no citizenship.
26. South Africa went from riches to rags and violence!
michael redbourn ,   Lisbon Portugal   (11.02.13)
South Africa went from riches to rags and now has one of the worst crime rates in the world. If the PA were to ever get a State it would most likely be as badly run as South Africa is. South African ministers should get SA in order before talking of "supporting" similar struggles. It has nothing to offer in the way of advice or finances. Do Arabs in Israel? Eat in the same restaurants as Jews; use the same toilets; serve in the (Knesset) government: ride on the same buses ? The answer is "yes" to each question. Under apartheid in South Africa the answer was "no" to each question.
27. i would not let her drink from my toilet
JL   (11.02.13)
28. Stupid comment to make...
ex-frummie ,   Johannesburg S.A.   (11.02.13)
from one who really experienced the horror of apartheid. The Israeli/Pal issue is completely different. She also conveniently forgets that the Jewish community in South Africa fought strongly against apartheid more than any other community. A number of my family members had to leave S.A. due to their political positions and writings. South African foreign policy is backing the wrong horse.
29. Deport all Jews
Jarda ,   Czech Republic   (11.02.13)
from South Africa. Now.
30. idiotic talk.......
Calibi ,   Sydney Aust   (11.02.13)
Fairness is to be given to man and women equally but this woman lack history knowledge, intellectual quality and full of cheap emotional talk = idiotic! Best if she is marry to a Palestinian in Gaza and stay as a housewife there.
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