They marched to protest against the decision by the Minister of the Department of Trade and Industry to re-label goods coming from Israel as coming from the [so wrongly called] “Occupied Palestinian Territories”.
The idea for the march was driven by Rev Kenneth Meshoe, leader of the political party, the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP).
The march was enthusiastically supported by the leadership of the IFP, the Shembe Church and Impact for Christ Ministries as well as by representatives of the Congolese, Zimbabwean and Nigerian communities in the country and by the SA Zionist Federation, representing the South African Jewish community.
It was an unprecedented event: a march initiated by notable members of various Black communities, showing their support for and belief in Israel by taking to the streets in a public display of support for Israel.
Disciplined and dedicated, the crowd marched with banners and posters, with songs and chanting, from the Art Museum in Pretoria to the offices of the Department of Trade and Industry.
What united them, as well as their love for Israel, was their total and unquestioning rejection of the Minister’s proposed stance. This is based on a biased and prejudicial view of the Middle East conflict.
Source: unitedwithisrael
