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Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by Toniosparlet(m): 4:33pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Outrage after S African minister denied entry to Israel South Africa demands explanation from Tel Aviv after minister is denied visa to visit Israel for diplomatic work. Johannesburg, South Africa - The government of South Africa has expressed outrage after Israel's decision to deny a visa to Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande. Clayson Monyela, Deputy Director General of Department of International Relations and Cooperation, told Al Jazeera on Thursday the Israeli government needed to offer a reason for the snubbing. "We are taking it up through the proper channels. "We need to receive a proper explanation for the denial of a visa to a sitting cabinet minister," Monyela said. The minister was scheduled to travel to the occupied Palestinian territories from April 25-29. He was scheduled to secure further collaboration with the University of Johannesburg and institutions in Palestine. Nzimande's spokesperson told local media that the denial of the visa had caused a "serious diplomatic problem". Naeem Jeenah, Director of Afro-Middle East Centre, based in Johannesburg, described the snubbing as "surprising" considering the two countries' growing trade relations. Jeenah said the Palestinian solidarity movement in South Africa "would be thrilled" with Israel's decision "because South Africa now has to respond to this matter". Arthur Lenk, the Israeli ambassador in Pretoria, told Al Jazeera that South African officials routinely visit the West Bank through Israel. Lenk would not be drawn into discussing why specifically Nzimande's visa application was denied, though he described the minister as being "very vocal on a range of issues connected to Israel, South Africa and my region". The ambassador said the decision to deny the visa was made in Israel. "The decision came from Jerusalem," Lenk said. Vocal critic of Israel But Jeenah said that anything the Israelis say on the matter "could really only make the situation worse". The Palestinian embassy in South Africa described the decision as "racist". "We take note by this aggressive action that Israel is trying to implement the same rule as in the previous apartheid regime of South Africa," the embassy said in a statement. The Palestinian lobby group Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS-South Africa) released a statement saying it's "more confident than ever that its time to expel the Israeli Ambassador from South Africa". "Israel cannot want to tell us who our friends should be, where we should travel and who we can speak with." BDS said. Nzimande has been a vocal critic of Israel. His spokesperson said on Thursday the minister would call on all higher education institutions to cut ties with their counterparts in Israel. "We must just boycott Israel," Nkwanyana reportedly said. South Africa currently has full diplomatic relations with Israel and recognises Israel within the borders demarcated by the United Nations (UN) in 1948. In 2012, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Co-operation, Ebrahim Ebrahim discouraged South Africans from visiting Israel. "We do not prevent them. We say we discourage them." Source: Al Jazeera http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/04/outrage-african-minister-denied-entry-israel-150424114354332.html 9 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by Ozigbondu(m): 4:35pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
lsreal is simply afraid of their xenophobic disease.SA is now abandoned everywhere and they better not cry to African Union.They should weep to that their zulu king since they love his words so much. Thanks to lsrael for making that savage country know how it feels to be rejected.God bless israel 512 Likes 48 Shares |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by Mynd44: 4:38pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
I no fit laugh abeg 43 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by preizton(m): 4:42pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
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Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by dajoaneke(m): 4:45pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
A country that can send its own brothers out and leave white visitors in its home cannot be trusted. You think say oyibo mumu? Soon the world will reject them. 331 Likes 19 Shares |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by Nobody: 4:47pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
First it was Xenophobia, now South Africa is trying to ally with Palestine and they want to access it via Israel? These guys don't know a thing about foreign policies do they? Trying to mask entry to a region using Higher education as an excuse, do they think Israel is dumb? How many standard universities does Palestine have that they want to partner with them? They are just stepping on toes everywhere. The Israel/Palestine case is sensitive and SA is trying to pocknose. . . I wish them all the beXt ![]() My Opinion... 154 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by ki02020(m): 4:48pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
One BAD turn deserves another............feel the pain of being REJECTED 114 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by LarrySun(m): 4:49pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Outrage? Seriously? South Africa is becoming a cancer to the body of the world. And the world should quickly seek a cure before the cancer enhances its virulence by spreading. 88 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by ramdris(m): 4:49pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
If Israel like let them slap Zuma Jacob, he no concern any sane country especially African countries. Shey dem b no want any body for their country, let dem face the issue alone. BASTARDS! 33 Likes |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by iphanyiuma(m): 4:55pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
That was totally uncalled for what's the meaning of all these |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by steppin: 5:01pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Hehehhehe! I just dey laff. Karma is a fricking b!tch! 62 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by qualityovenbake(m): 5:50pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Outrage! They should put their house in order. South African government must compensate those that loss love ones and properties. 7 Likes |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by willi926(m): 5:58pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
this is just d beginning. dem serve u just small tea wey ur country people dey give foreigners and u dey complain. mtchewwe. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by baybeeboi: 5:59pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
and they are dumb enough to demand explanations. 44 Likes |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by sunkoye: 6:00pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
them isreal no get time at all..... ![]() 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by Orunto: 6:08pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Xenophobic Country? Israel will never be associated 'cos South Africa is a Bush people's Nation. This is a Fact!!! 37 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by erudyt(m): 6:10pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Lol see the people talking about boycott, every African countries should shut their doors to these barbarians. So y'all can be pained like this? 55 Likes |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by Nobody: 6:12pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
What goes around comes around ![]() 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by atlwireles: 6:13pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Avigdor Liberman lashed out Friday at the South African government after it reacted angrily to Israel’s refusal to grant a visa to a higher education minister who was invited to an academic conference in the West Bank. The controversy erupted after the South African minister of higher education, Blade Nzimande, was denied an entry visa into Israel by the Israeli embassy in Johannesburg. Nzimande, a member of the South African Communist Party, was scheduled to arrive this weekend at Birzeit University for the opening of the Center for African Studies. “The Israeli government is trying by all means to hide their atrocities against the Palestinian people, and minimize the number of people who can actually see what is happening on the ground,” Nzimande told South African media. The minister said he believes Israel’s refusal stems from the Communist Party’s decades-long support for the Palestinian cause. “The wild attacks by the South African Community Party against Israel following our refusal to allow the higher education minister to pass through Israel en route to the Palestinian Authority is hypocrisy,” Liberman said. “It was only a few days ago that a violent, racist attack was perpetrated against foreigners in Johannesburg,” the foreign minister said. “There was also vandalism and destruction of property. The end result was many deaths and wounded.” “As part of the rioting, South African police fired rubber-coated bullets and stun grenades at other migrants from neighboring African countries,” Liberman said. “These events and others prove once again that South Africa remains a country with serious problems of racism and violence.” “That’s why it would behoove the South African government and the Communist Party to stop preaching morality and attacking Israel, which is a great democracy that is exceptionally coping with threats and terrorist elements while making maximal effort to preserve human rights and international norms of behavior.” If South Africa was forced to contend with Israel’s security predicament, “blood would be awash in the streets there,” Liberman said. “In this light, it’s no surprise that the Communist Party prefers the Palestinians over Israel,” he said. “It is a case of like attracting like.” http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Politics-And-Diplomacy/Liberman-lashes-out-at-South-Africa-after-Israel-denies-visa-to-Communist-minister-399089 41 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by Hammefeez: 6:21pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Good for him I regrets spending our billions of dollar on South Africa during their trying time, that money could have been used for other purpose. Mad people! #Xeno not phobia 12 Likes |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by Nobody: 6:50pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
The fools are even threatening to boycott Israel. 8 Likes |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by onosprince(m): 6:50pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Wicked people... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by Dahjhi: 6:51pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
![]() Infact laaarin awa pelu soouti, IJA sheshe bare ni. Theyve seen nothing yet 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by mascot87(m): 6:51pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Sebi them no want people in their country so what are d fools looking for in other peoples country? The world should regect South Africans totally. Ediots 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by Mitsurugi(m): 6:51pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Imagine a man crossing my sitting room to my backyard to "hold relations" with my hostile neighbour! I have a right to block passage especially when his children have started killing other kids that innocently go to his house to play in the name that "the other kids have taken up all the toys!"! ![]() ![]() 154 Likes 20 Shares |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by Dragonking: 6:51pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Why will they allow you enter their country when you are willing killing your own brothers. Nobody wants a xenophobic maniac in his country. ![]() ![]() ![]() 14 Likes |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by Sijo01(f): 6:52pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Nice one Israel............. South Africans should be treated as an outcast. That's what they deserve. 24 Likes |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by dridowu: 6:52pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
raining heavily here. this will serve as a lesson 3 Likes |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by eleko1: 6:52pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
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Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by datguru: 6:52pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Good 2 Likes |
Re: Outrage After South African Minister Denied Entry To Israel by bunmioguns(m): 6:52pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
Serves him right ![]() 3 Likes |
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