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In the past year, South Africa has experienced a moderate increase in antisemitic incidents, with 125 reported by December 6, 2024. The majority were verbal attacks and hostile emails, with a minority being physical assaults. A significant rise occurred in early 2024 following the October 7 attack on Israel. Notably, in December 2024, an improvised...
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South Africa has historically supported the Palestinian cause, and recent actions, such as...
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South Africa's decision to end the visa waiver for Palestinians is linked to concerns over uncoordinated arrivals from Gaza.
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jpost.com
Dec 07, 2025

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South Africa's interior minister announced the cancellation of a 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders, citing recent undocumented arrivals as a concern.
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ynet.co.il
Dec 07, 2025

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Matthew Gruter was deported from Australia for participating in an anti-Jewish demonstration and has now arrived in South Africa.
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perthnow.com.au
Dec 05, 2025
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Anti-Israel activists plan protests at the Johannesburg Holocaust Centre, demanding it label Israelโs actions in Gaza as a genocide.
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jpost.com
Oct 20, 2025
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