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In the past year, South Africa has experienced a notable decrease in antisemitic incidents, with no significant events reported in the last 30 days. The Jewish community remains active and integrated within South African society, with no recent reports indicating increased hostility or violence targeting Jews or Israelis. The Israeli government's t...
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South Africa maintains diplomatic relations with Israel, and there are no significant tens...
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A South African Jew was found dead after being kidnapped, with police stating there is no evidence of antisemitic motives behind the crime.

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jpost.com
Mar 29, 2026
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A South African school apologized after audio recordings contradicted its claim that a canceled match with a Jewish school was due to scheduling issues.

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jpost.com
Feb 15, 2026
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A prestigious all-girls boarding school in Johannesburg is accused of antisemitism for calling off a match with the King David High School girls' team.

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timesofisrael.com
Feb 10, 2026
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The U.S. condemned South Africa's expulsion of Israel's top diplomat, citing concerns over strained relations and antisemitic implications.

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devdiscourse.com
Feb 04, 2026
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South Africa accuses the Israeli envoy of insulting President Ramaphosa. Israel says the expulsion is "baseless".

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bbc.com
Jan 30, 2026
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The South African Zionist Federation condemned the expulsion of the Israeli diplomat, calling it an act of moral bankruptcy.

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jta.org
Jan 30, 2026

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