SAJBD slams SA’s 'despicable' record on asylum seekers
South Africa’s relationship with Israel has come under the spotlight after DJ Black Coffee performed in Tel Aviv over the Easter weekend.
JOHANNESBURG – The Jewish Board of Deputies says South Africa’s treatment of African asylum seekers leaves much to be desired, however, this does not mean that Israel is exempt from doing more to address the issue of migration.
South Africa’s relationship with Israel has come under the spotlight after DJ Black Coffee performed in Tel Aviv over the Easter weekend.
This sparked condemnation with many highlighting the plight of migrants in Israel.
The board's Zev Krengel says: “The South African track record of African asylum seekers is far more despicable than the Israeli’s policy towards asylum seekers. We’re terrible to our African brothers but not withstanding that because the one does then is right on the other.”
Earlier this week, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the decision to cancel a UN deal to relocate asylum seekers to Western countries.
I really love #BlackCoffee, but this Tweet is unfortunate and sad 👇 😩😒😣 pic.twitter.com/SwIdlliLCn
— Thabang Ramoroka (@abutirams) April 2, 2018
Balance me here real quickly! @RealBlackCoffee is not allowed to do business in Israel. Like he's playing his music & they pay him.
— #LeaderInYou #LIY (@Sydwell_KM) April 2, 2018
But SA government can have standing bilateral trade agreements, with millions going to Israel.
And #blackcoffee is the villain, how??
