DOCSLIB.ORG

South African N Volume 23 – Number 15 N 3 May 2019 N 28 Nisan 5779

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
South African N Volume 23 – Number 15 N 3 May 2019 N 28 Nisan 5779 south african n Volume 23 – Number 15 n 3 May 2019 n 28 Nisan 5779 The source of quality content, news and insights t www.sajr.co.za Art Deco 19th century Royal Worcester hand painted diamond ring moon vases decorated with irises SOLD R9,000 SOLD R12,000 Art, antiques, objets d’art , furniture, and jewellery Art & antiques auction on 11 May 2019 9:30am Josef Lorenzl, cold painted bronze and View upcoming auction highlights at www.rkauctioneers.co.za ivory figurine on agate base 011 789 7422 • 083 675 8468 • 12 Allan Road, Bordeaux, Johannesburg SOLD R8,500 south african n Volume 23 – Number 15 n 3 May 2019 n 28 Nisan 5779 The source of quality content, news and insights t www.sajr.co.za South African in shul during San Diego shul shooting TALI FEINBERG constant threat of rockets there. now,” he says. “South Africa is living in the area expressed their says, referring to the actions “This is a quiet town, and the usually 20 years behind the United shock at the shooting. “I heard the of the current United States ubrey Meyerowitz, shul is in a quiet lane. There was States, but in security at shuls and news when I got home from shul, administration. “It is a passive or originally from no security because no one ever public places, South Africa is 20 and was simply flabbergasted,” even active consent to allow them Johannesburg, was in the expected this to happen here,” years ahead.” says Howard Schachat, originally to behave in a way they would ChabadA shul of Poway, California, says Meyerowitz, who had even He says the America of today from Cape Town. “I’ve been to never have before. on Saturday when he heard shots seen children playing in the is a different place to what it that shul, and sang in the choir “Ten years ago, I would never ring out. “It was the first aliyah of reception area of the shul just was when he arrived 23 years for a Barmitzvah there. It’s a have expected something like the Torah, and I heard three shots. before the shooting. ago, and this kind of terrorism is lovely community. I was in tears this to happen in San Diego, but I dropped to the floor now, with neo-Nazis saying under the seats, and stayed ‘Jews will not replace us’ there. in Charlottesville, it’s a “The whole thing took ‘In the face of darkness, spread light’ different paradigm, and only about 30 seconds to a Jews will always be the minute but I counted about scapegoat.” 15 shots fired. I heard Daniel Weiss, also women screaming and men originally from Cape Town, shouting.” attends the shul, and his He says there were about children go to Hebrew 70 or 80 people in shul school there. – way more than were in It is a ten minute drive the Pittsburgh shul when from where he lives, “and a shooting claimed eleven this definitely hit too close lives six months earlier. to home”, he says. “It’s a But, in this instance, huge shock, but in a way more deaths were it could also be expected, prevented because the especially in the US. Until shooter’s gun jammed, and the laws change, it has just Photo: Ilan Ossendryver Photo: he was confronted by a become too easy to get a shul member who had been gun,” Weiss says. in the military. “As soon He attended a vigil as the shooting stopped, on the night after the I ran out of an emergency shooting, along with exit, so I never saw the hundreds of other people. carnage,” says Meyerowitz. “The eight-year-old girl But he knew the woman who was injured in the who was killed in the attack was there. It wasn’t attack, Lori Gilbert-Kaye. only a Jewish event, but a “She was a wonderful, San Diego event, with an charitable person, and her Praying for solidarity and unity at amazing blend of people, family was at shul every Chabad House in Johannesburg on the mayor and a senator.” Shabbos.” The rabbi of He says the turnout Tuesday night, following attacks on the congregation, Yisroel demonstrated that people Goldstein, lost two fingers the Chabad of Poway shul were deeply affected by the in the attack, but managed shooting way beyond the to keep calm, and even Jewish community. finish his sermon before Claire Ellman, originally being taken to hospital. An from Johannesburg, has Israeli man, Almog Peretz, and his “The attitude has been ‘no becoming an everyday occurrence. watching the rabbi speak after the known Rabbi Goldstein for 30 eight-year-old niece, Noya Dahan, one will worry us, we don’t have It is something he never could shooting.” years while working on Jewish were also injured. They had moved a fight with anyone, and we’re have imagined when he made San “It’s almost like a lid of education projects. More recently, to San Diego from Sderot (on a welcoming community’. But Diego his home. permission has been opened she interacted with him through the Gaza border) to escape the obviously that will have to change Other South African expats for white supremacists,” he Continued on page 5>> IF YOU DON’T VOTE YOU CAN’T KVETCH This year’s Great Debates saw leaders from several political parties discuss issues pertinent to the community. Now’s your chance to cast your vote and make your voice heard. #MakeUsCount rief • • W n B or 2 SA JEWISH REPORT i ld 3 – 10 May 2019 s N w e e w N d s l i r n its suburbs. The CDC pinned the o Terrorism Bureau on Thursday, B W Third record year for r i • e Appliance Repairs on Site resurgence on the unvaccinated, four days after a terror attack f • • f e • Canadian anti-Semitism and those who brought back i at eight churches and hotels in r W , B rs o n r e i l h Anti-Semitic incidents in Canada rose to a measles from other countries. three cities in Sri Lanka that d s s a N w e w e w N h record high for the third consecutive year, Prominent rabbis in New York killed at least 359 people and s s d l i s i r e n o v B o W r D t i • e f , es, S according to an annual audit by B’nai Brith have called on their followers to • injured hundreds. It called on es chin dg Ma Canada released on Monday. vaccinate their children. Israelis already in Sri Lanka to leave ri g F hin The audit showed 2 041 anti-Semitic as soon as possible, and for those planning as rs & more incidents recorded last year in Canada – trips to cancel or delay those plans. W Drye French philosopher afraid ble 16.5% more than the 1 752 incidents in um Call Jason to appear in public T 2017. Buenos Aires honours 082 401 8239 / 076 210 6532 “This represents the third straight record- Alain Finkielkraut, a Jewish philosopher breaking year for anti-Semitism in Canada, and one of France’s foremost thinkers, Olympic swimmer FREE QUOTATIONS reflecting a ‘new normal’ regarding the said far-left protests against him meant he Argentinean Olympic swimmer Damian landscape of anti-Semitism here,” said Ran could no longer show his face on the street. Blaum, who started his career at a Jewish Ukashi, the director of B’nai Brith Canada’s Finkielkraut made the remark in sports club in Buenos Aires, was honoured League for Human Rights. response to recent protests against him at by the Buenos Aires City Parliament as Eighty percent of the incidents came the Sciences Po university in Paris, where an “outstanding sports personality” in from online platforms such as Facebook, he spoke at a symposium on Europe’s recognition of his career. Instagram, and YouTube. future. The Jewish athlete in February 2018 set The demonstrators wrote, “We cannot a new record for swimming from Uruguay US measles outbreak accept Finkielkraut’s ‘modern Europe’ to Argentina, crossing the Rio de la Plata and his islamophobic, racist, sexist and river in 9 hours, 6 minutes, a distance of tops 700 homophobic rhetoric.” Commenting on about 26 miles (41.8km). The measles outbreak in the United States, the protesters, Finkielkraut said, “You are • All briefs supplied by JTA especially prevalent among haredi orthodox the fascists. You are the 1930s. You are the Jews, has topped 700 cases – the most in anti-Semites.” one year since the Center Shabbat times this week for Disease Control (CDC) Israel issues Sri Lanka Starts Ends declared the disease travel warning 17:19 18:08 Johannesburg eliminated in the US in 17:46 18:38 Cape Town 2000. Israel recently issued a travel warning of a 17:02 17:52 Durban The record outbreak of “high and concrete (terror) threat” in Sri 17:22 18:12 Bloemfontein 704 cases reported last Lanka. 17:17 18:09 Port Elizabeth week by the CDC includes The warning was issued by the Israel 400 cases in New York and National Security Council’s Counter- 17:09 18:01 East London Torah Thought Moral is normal f anyone was bent on convincing us that Man-made laws are forever being Ultimately, morality Torah was old-fashioned, this would be a amended to suit changing times and cannot be decided Igood Parsha to prove it. Leviticus, Chapter circumstances. When a new super-highway by referendum.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Eff Statement on Second National Peoples Assembly, Parliament Deployments and Other Political Issues
    EFF STATEMENT ON SECOND NATIONAL PEOPLES ASSEMBLY, PARLIAMENT DEPLOYMENTS AND OTHER POLITICAL ISSUES Tuesday, 02 July, 2019 NATIONAL PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY At its Special Meeting convened on the 1st of July, 2019, the Central Command Team resolved that the EFF Second National People’s Assembly will be convened on the 13 - 16 December, 2019 at the Expo Centre, Nasrec under the theme “Consolidating the Ground Towards Socialist Power”. The National People’s Assembly is an elective conference of the EFF, the highest decision-making body and, according to the EFF Constitution, takes place every five years. Accordingly, the CCT has adopted guidelines that pave the path towards the election of delegates from branches, including in regions, and provinces. These will be published on the EFF website for easy access. Within these guidelines are strict rules and deadlines for election of delegates, audit of branches, as well as conduct of all fighters and commissars on lobbying for leadership positions. Members and leaders of the EFF are therefore called upon to internalise these guidelines and participate in the lead up to this assembly with the highest discipline and determination. The Discussion Documents will also be published on the EFF website and they will be sent to branches, so that branches are not only ceased with matters of leadership but they also discuss the state of the nation in South Africa through the Discussion Documents of the EFF and provide what could be a sustainable solution to the challenges that are confronting the poor masses of our people on the ground. PARLIAMENT COMMITTEE DEPLOYMENTS Post 2019 General Elections, the EFF increased its seats from 31 to 53 Members of Parliament (MPs), with 44 in the National Assembly (NA) and 9 in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).
    [Show full text]
  • International Criminal Court, the Hague
    INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT, THE HAGUE NOTICE OF COMPLAINT ITO ART.15 OF ROME STATUTE COMPLAINANTS: RADICAL HONESTY – SA First Complainant LARA JOHNSTONE Second Complainant POLITICAL TRC FRAUD DEFENDANTS: DESMOND TUTU First Defendant ALEX BORAINE Second Defendant NELSON MANDELA Third Defendant NELSON MANDELA FOUNDATION Fourth Defendant F.W. DE KLERK Fifth Defendant F.W. DE KLERK FOUNDATION Sixth Defendant NORWEGIAN NOBEL COMMITTEE Seventh Defendant SANDILE NGCOBO Eighth Defendant DIKGANG MOSENEKE Ninth Defendant EDWIN CAMERON Tenth Defendant JOHAN FRONEMAN Eleventh Defendant CHRIS JAFTA Twelfth Defendant SISI KHAMPEPE Thirteenth Defendant MOGOENG MOGOENG Fourteenth Defendant BESS NKABINDE Fifteenth Defendant JOHANN VAN DER WESTHUIZEN Sixteenth Defendant ZAK JACOOB Seventeenth Defendant ZA MEDIA TRC FRAUD DEFENDANTS ACCESSORIES: SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL EDITORS FORUM (SANEF) First Accessory MONDLI MAKHANYA Second Accessory JOE THLOLOE Third Accessory RALPH ZULMAN Fourth Accessory JOHAN RETIEF Fifth Accessory SOUTH AFRICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION (SAPA) Sixth Accessory MARK VAN DER VELDEN Seventh Accessory BUSINESS DAY Eighth Accessory PETER BRUCE Ninth Accessory BUSINESS REPORT Tenth Accessory JABULANI SIKHAKHANE Eleventh Accessory CAPE ARGUS Twelfth Accessory CHRIS WITFIELD Thirteenth Accessory CAPE TIMES Fourteenth Accessory ALIDE DASNOIS Fifteenth Accessory CITY PRESS Sixteenth Accessory FERIAL HAFFAJEE Seventeenth Accessory THE CITIZEN Eighteenth Accessory MARTIN WILLIAMS Nineteenth Accessory DAILY DISPATCH Twentieth Accessory ANDREW TRENCH
    [Show full text]
  • Israel: Growing Pains at 60
    Viewpoints Special Edition Israel: Growing Pains at 60 The Middle East Institute Washington, DC Middle East Institute The mission of the Middle East Institute is to promote knowledge of the Middle East in Amer- ica and strengthen understanding of the United States by the people and governments of the region. For more than 60 years, MEI has dealt with the momentous events in the Middle East — from the birth of the state of Israel to the invasion of Iraq. Today, MEI is a foremost authority on contemporary Middle East issues. It pro- vides a vital forum for honest and open debate that attracts politicians, scholars, government officials, and policy experts from the US, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. MEI enjoys wide access to political and business leaders in countries throughout the region. Along with information exchanges, facilities for research, objective analysis, and thoughtful commentary, MEI’s programs and publications help counter simplistic notions about the Middle East and America. We are at the forefront of private sector public diplomacy. Viewpoints are another MEI service to audiences interested in learning more about the complexities of issues affecting the Middle East and US rela- tions with the region. To learn more about the Middle East Institute, visit our website at http://www.mideasti.org The maps on pages 96-103 are copyright The Foundation for Middle East Peace. Our thanks to the Foundation for graciously allowing the inclusion of the maps in this publication. Cover photo in the top row, middle is © Tom Spender/IRIN, as is the photo in the bottom row, extreme left.
    [Show full text]
  • Graduation Book 2014 Repro
    AUTUMN GRADUATION 2014 Class of 2013 7 - 12 APRIL MULTIPURPOSE HALL, CAPE TOWN CAMPUS MAJOR SPORTS HALL, BELLVILLE CAMPUS CONTENTS Council, Management and Deans .........................................................................................................................2 Message from the Vice-Chancellor .......................................................................................................................3 Order of Proceedings ...........................................................................................................................................4 DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED 7 APRIL 2014 10:00 Cape Town Campus: Faculty of Business ............................................................................... 5 19:00 Bellville Campus: Faculty of Business ..............................................................................10 Faculty of Applied Sciences ...................................................................11 Faculty of Engineering ...........................................................................12 8 APRIL 2014 10:00 Cape Town Campus: Faculty of Business ..............................................................................14 19:00 Bellville Campus: Faculty of Education and Social Sciences ..............................................18 Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences ...............................................20 Faculty of Informatics and Design ..........................................................21 9 APRIL 2014 10:00 Cape Town Campus:
    [Show full text]
  • Palestinian Citizens of Israel: Agenda for Change Hashem Mawlawi
    Palestinian Citizens of Israel: Agenda for Change Hashem Mawlawi Thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master‘s degree in Conflict Studies School of Conflict Studies Faculty of Human Sciences Saint Paul University © Hashem Mawlawi, Ottawa, Canada, 2019 PALESTINIAN CITIZENS OF ISRAEL: AGENDA FOR CHANGE ii Abstract The State of Israel was established amid historic trauma experienced by both Jewish and Palestinian Arab people. These traumas included the repeated invasion of Palestine by various empires/countries, and the Jewish experience of anti-Semitism and the Holocaust. This culminated in the 1948 creation of the State of Israel. The newfound State has experienced turmoil since its inception as both identities clashed. The majority-minority power imbalance resulted in inequalities and discrimination against the Palestinian Citizens of Israel (PCI). Discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict tends to assume that the issues of the PCIs are the same as the issues of the Palestinians in the Occupied Territories. I believe that the needs of the PCIs are different. Therefore, I have conducted a qualitative case study into possible ways the relationship between the PCIs and the State of Israel shall be improved. To this end, I provide a brief review of the history of the conflict. I explore themes of inequalities and models for change. I analyze the implications of the theories for PCIs and Israelis in the political, social, and economic dimensions. From all these dimensions, I identify opportunities for change. In proposing an ―Agenda for Change,‖ it is my sincere hope that addressing the context of the Israeli-Palestinian relationship may lead to a change in attitude and behaviour that will avoid perpetuating the conflict and its human costs on both sides.
    [Show full text]
  • ANIMISM, ANCESTORS and ANC the Centenary Celebrations of the ANC
    ANIMISM, ANCESTORS and ANC The centenary celebrations of the ANC and their determination to dedicate the country to the ancestral spirits sparked nation wide controversy. How are we as Christians to respond? What does the Bible say concerning the spirits of our ancestors? To whom should South Africa be dedicated? Are there examples in history of other nations that have invoked the spirits of their ancestors? What were the results in those cases? Celebrations The African National Congress started off the year by throwing itself a lavish birthday party in Bloemfontein. To celebrate its journey from anti-apartheid movement to ruling party, they scheduled a golf outing, champagne toasts, and an inter-faith service which involved slaughtering a bull and invoking the ancestral spirits. Ritual Slaughter With drums pounding and chants filling the air, the ANC president, Jacob Zuma, initiated the traditional cleansing ceremony by ritually sacrificing a bull, killing it with a spear, while it was tied to a tree. ANC secretary general, Gwede Mantashe, explained: "traditionally the act of slaughtering has different meanings. All nations have a way of celebration through slaughter... it is the same but in different circum- stances." The inter-faith service included messages and blessings from representatives of all major relig- ions, including Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Rastafarian, and traditional Animist witchdoctors. Despite the ANC, chaplain general's assertion that "all nations have a way of celebration through slaughter" journalists could not think of how the Queen of England, for example, marks national events by ritual slaughter of a helpless animal. Opposition Prayer Dr. Kenneth Meshoe, opposition leader of the African Christian Democratic Party, turned down his invitation to attend the festivities, declaring that invoking the spirits of dead leaders will have devastating consequences for the country.
    [Show full text]
  • This Version Is for Reading on Your Phone
    amaB eBooks Volume 1 Number 3 May 2021 MILLIONS OUT, BILLIONS IN How Thulani Majola’s investments in ANC and EFF kept everyone sweet Micah Reddy and Stefaans Brümmer With additional reporting by News24 Some days Thulani Majola gave generously to the ANC; some days he gave to EFF leader Julius Malema . This even-handedness might help explain the hoard of government contracts Majola’s LTE Consulting accumulated over the years, whose value can be measured not in millions … but in billions PART 1: GIYANI olitically connected businessman Thulani Majola, recipient of billions in questionable government Pcontracts, has artfully played both sides of the political aisle, handing out millions to ANC causes and to EFF leader Julius Malema, often in the same period. Majola’s company LTE Consulting made regular headlines for its role in a water project in Giyani which failed to bring water, but cost taxpayers R3-billion. Majola also squeezed almost a billion from several projects it obtained from Gauteng’s department of human settlements. According to an analysis by News24, of that R1-billion, LTE received R224-million for projects it claimed it never worked on, while separately questions have been raised about how the company obtained one of the Gauteng tenders worth R200-million – see Mokonyane’s history with LTE alongside. Despite public outrage and official investigations, neither scandal has yet damaged Majola – though the Hawks raided LTE Consulting in November over an unrelated Covid-19 tender. Over three years between 2016 and 2019, Majola doled out over R3-million to a Malema- linked front company, and over R14-million to various ANC structures.
    [Show full text]
  • CALD Executive Mission to South Africa
    CALD Executive Mission to South Africa Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats – Democratic Alliance Forging South-South Cooperation Among Political Parties 29 September - 5 October 2018 Saturday, 29 September 2018 Travel from Asia to Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) Sunday, 30 September 2018 Variable Arrival and check-in at hotel Protea Hotel Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers Cnr. Corlett Drive & Rudd Road, Illovo 2196 South Africa T: +27 11 770 5500 F: +27 11 770 5555 E: [email protected] W: protea.marriott.com 13h30 Travel to Apartheid Museum 14h00 – 17h00 Apartheid Museum Visit 18h00 – 19h15 Welcome, introductions and programme overview With William Clayton and Kati Georgousaki With DA International Office Coordinator & FNF Programme Officer 19h15 – 21h00 Opening dinner Solly Msimanga, DA Gauteng Premier Candidate and With Executive Mayor of Tshwane 1 Monday, 1 October 2018 08h00 – 09h00 Breakfast and check-out of hotel 09h00 – 09h45 Travel to DA Campaign Headquarters Nkululeko House, Bruma, Johannesburg 09h45 – 10h15 Welcome and Introductions Nkululeko House, Bruma, Johannesburg 10h15 – 10h45 Tour of DA Campaign Headquarters Nkululeko House, Bruma, Johannesburg 10h45 – 11h30 The By-Elections Office With Gary van Wyk, DA Executive Director: By Elections and Political Activity Nkululeko House, Bruma, Johannesburg 11h30 – 12h00 Finger Food Snacks 12h00 – 12h45 Travel to Constitution Hill 12h45 – 15h00 Constitution Hill Visit 15h00 – 16h00 Travel to the Airport 16h00 – 17h00 Check-in 18h00 – 20h00 Flight to Cape
    [Show full text]
  • LIST of MEMBERS (Female)
    As on 28 May 2021 LIST OF MEMBERS (Female) 6th Parliament CABINET OFFICE-BEARERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY As on 28 May 2021 MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE (alphabetical list) Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development ............. Ms A T Didiza Minister of Basic Education ....................................................... Mrs M A Motshekga Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies ....................... Ms S T Ndabeni-Abrahams Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs ............... Dr N C Dlamini-Zuma Minister of Defence and Military Veterans ..................................... Ms N N Mapisa-Nqakula Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment ............................... Ms B D Creecy Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation ...................... Ms L N Sisulu Minister of International Relations and Cooperation ......................... Dr G N M Pandor Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure ................................... Ms P De Lille Minister of Small Business Development ....................................... Ms K P S Ntshavheni Minister of Social Development .................................................. Ms L D Zulu Minister of State Security ......................................................... Ms A Dlodlo Minister of Tourism ................................................................. Ms M T Kubayi-Ngubane Minister in The Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities .....................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Thesis Hum 2002 Jansen Al.Pdf
    The copyright of this thesis vests in the author. No quotation from it or information derived from it is to be published without full acknowledgementTown of the source. The thesis is to be used for private study or non- commercial research purposes only. Cape Published by the University ofof Cape Town (UCT) in terms of the non-exclusive license granted to UCT by the author. University 11 The Influence of Fundamentalism on Evangelicalism in South Africa with Special Reference to the Role of Plymouth Brethrenism amongst The Cape Coloured Population Town Cape By Alan Lance Jansen of Thesis Presented for the Degree of UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in the Department of Religious Studies Faculty of Humanities University of Cape Town APRIL, 2002 Abstract This dissertation is a study of Christian fundamentalism in South Africa looking at its character, history, major influences, development, resilience and resurgence. The study focuses on the Plymouth Brethren who thrived among the coloured communities of the Cape in the early decades of the twentieth century. The Brethren provide more than a useful case study on a subject which is complex and multi­ faceted, because their influence has been significant in the rise of fundamentalism in this country as has been the case in North America and Europe. This influence arises from their distinctives: dispensationalist millenarianism, literalist hermeneutics, ecclesiastical separatism, and their lay- based governance structure. Part One commences with a brief overview, in chapter one, of the character of fundamentalism showing that it has distinguishable features Townvis a vis evangelicalism. The second chapter shows that fundamentalism, influenced by millenarianism, found a ready breeding ground in the deprivation and marginalistion experienced by the disenfranchised coloured community at the Cape.Cape Fundamentalism especially as expressed by the Brethren offered certainty in the face of chaos, hope of a bright, eternal future, and empowerment throughof the non-hierarchical leadership structures.
    [Show full text]
  • Department of African Literature Masters Research Report
    DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN LITERATURE MASTERS RESEARCH REPORT Name: Simamkele Dlakavu Student Number: 475844 Asijiki: Black Women in the Economic Freedom Fighters, Owning Space, Building a Movement Supervisor: Dr Danai Mupotsa A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the partial requirements for the degree of Master of Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand. Department of African Literature March 2017 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Declaration…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Acknowledgements………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Abbreviations……………………………………………………………………………………………………….5 List of Tables and List of Figures………………………………………………………………………….6 1. Introduction and Theoretical Framework ………………………………………………………7 1.1. The Rise of the Economic Freedom Fighters: Context……………………………………………………………..16 1.2. Rationale……………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………….18 1.3. Research Objectives……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...21 1.4. Theoretical Framework…………………………………………………………………………………………………..........21 2. Literature Review…………………………………………………………………………………… ….26 2.1. Black Women in Politics: A Fight for Belonging……………………………………………………………………...26 2.2. Black Women’s Political Legacies in South Africa: A Sight for Erasure & (Re)memory……………..30 2.3. The Status of Women in South Africa: Contemporary Dynamics……………………………………………..31 3. EFF Gender Policy Practice…………………………………………………………………………..34 3.1. Economic Freedom Fighters: Evaluating its Articulated Gender Discourse……………………………...34 3.2. “No male will replace a female”: The Economic Freedom Fighter’s Commitment
    [Show full text]
  • South Africa Elections: the ‘Ramaphoria’ Has Waned May 14, 2019
    South Africa Elections: The ‘Ramaphoria’ Has Waned May 14, 2019 Key Takeaways • On May 8, 2019, South Africa held elections to elect a new National Assembly, which in turn elects the president, and provincial leadership. The ruling Africa National Congress party (ANC) won 57.5 percent of the vote, marking the first victory for the ANC under the leadership of Cyril Ramaphosa, who has led the party since December 2017 and was appointed president in February 2018 following the resignation of the embattled Jacob Zuma. • In a blow to Ramaphosa and his allies, this is the first time the ANC received less than 60 percent of the national vote. The Democratic Alliance (DA) obtained 21 percent and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) won 11 percent nationally. • The country’s development has stalled in recent years amid poor business confidence and wary foreign capital lingering from the rampant corruption during the Zuma administration. Given the myriad challenges facing the country – including stagnant economic growth, the world’s highest levels of income inequality, widespread unemployment, and endemic poverty – many South Africa-watchers described the May elections as the most crucial since the birth of democracy and a referendum on voters’ confidence in the ANC. • The elections were the sixth and most hotly contested since the end of apartheid in 1994. A record number of parties, 48, were registered, a reflection of South Africa’s thriving democracy and a clear indication of the growing challenge to the ruling ANC’s dominance. There were 26.5 million eligible voters, with lower than normal turnout estimated at a mere 66 percent.
    [Show full text]