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IOL News
25-07-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Why South African football must sever ties with Israeli clubs in Nelson Mandela's spirit
Israel-bound Stellenbosch FC announced earlier this week that highly talented youngster Faiz Abrahams had completed a loan move to Israeli cliub Hapoel Kfar Saba. Photo: Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix Image: Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ In the past, Thembinkosi Fanteni, Bevan Fransman, Tsepo Masilela, Mihlali Mayambela, Dino Ndlovu, Siyabonga Nkosi, Zama Rambuwane, and Siyanda Xulu have all played in that country. Abrahams' move comes at a time when there are growing calls for the Middle Eastern nation to be isolated on the sporting stage, much like South Africa was during apartheid. The country is currently involved in what the South African government describes as a genocide against the people of Palestine. In 2023, they approached the International Court of Justice to open a case against Israel's continued conduct in the Gaza Strip that resulted in a humanitarian crisis and mass killings. As recently as two days ago, 81 people, including 31 aid workers, were killed in an airstrike in Gaza conducted by the Israeli Defence Force. According to multiple organisations, including the United Nations, aid agencies, and human rights groups, Israel is actively blocking humanitarian aid into Gaza. As a result, thousands of people, including children and newborn babies, are facing starvation. South Africa has received praise for its principled stance against Israel, with numerous other countries formally endorsing the case against Israel. PSL clubs continuing to sell players to Israel is a betrayal of what the country stands for. During apartheid, several countries cut sporting ties with South Africa, leading to an almost two-decade-long isolation. Apartheid South Africa was barred from the Olympics from 1964, and they were also excluded from the football, cricket and rugby World Cups. Sporting isolation played a significant role in bringing down the apartheid regime. While it wasn't the sole factor, it was a symbolic part of the broader international pressure that helped undermine apartheid. South African clubs now have a choice to make: chase short-term financial gain or uphold the same moral values that once won them international solidarity. Nelson Mandela once said: 'We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians.' In another quote, that has been used countless times in today's 'stronger together' and "rainbow nation" era, the great Madiba said: 'Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.' Just as the world stood with South Africa during its darkest days, the time has come for South African football to return the favour. Refusing to engage with Israeli clubs would send a powerful message – that profit will not come before principle, and that the beautiful game must never be complicit in the ugliness of oppression. IOL Sport * The views expressed are not necessarily the views of IOL or Independent Media. ** JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Send us an email with your comments, thoughts or responses to iolletters@ Letters should be a maximum of 500 words, and may be edited for length. Anonymous correspondence will not be published. Submissions should include a contact number and physical address (not for publication). Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Houthi Chief Declares Naval Blockade Of Israel After Sinking Two Ships In Red Sea
Houthi rebels declared a naval blockade on Israel after sinking two Israel-bound ships, vowing that no Israel-linked vessel will pass through the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, or Arabian Sea untouched, and reaffirmed their missile strike on Ben Gurion airport in support of Gaza. Read More
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Houthi Missiles 'Hammer' Israel After Rebels Release Video Of Assault On Eternity C Ship In Red Sea
After sinking 2 ships in one week, Yemen's Houthi rebels changed their focus from the Red Sea to Israel. The IDF said that the Israeli Air Force intercepted missiles fired from Yemen early morning. Footage on social media showed the missile cruising through Israeli skies before being shot down. The attack on Israel comes after the Houthis released videos of Liberia-flagged and Israel-bound Eternity C and Magic Seas cargo ships getting attacked and then sinking in the Red Sea. Watch for more details. Read More
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
'Sea Drones, Rockets...': 4 Dead, 2 Hurt In Houthi Assault On Greek-Owned Vessel In Red Sea
At least four crew members were killed and two injured after sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades struck the Eternity C, a Liberian-flagged, Israel-bound cargo ship, reports Times of Israel. The vessel, now adrift and surrounded by small crafts, was reportedly heading toward the Suez Canal when the assault happened. This comes just days after another Houthi operation sank the Greek vessel "Magic Seas", intensifying tensions in the region. Watch
GMA Network
19-06-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
DMW issues deployment ban on new hires for Iran, Jordan amid conflict with Israel
The Department of Migrant Workers has implemented a deployment ban on new hires for Iran and Jordan amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. 'New hires are prohibited. Returning [Overseas Filipino Workers] are allowed, technically speaking. But they still can't travel because the airspace is closed,' DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac said in a press conference on Thursday. The DMW issued Advisory No. 19 s. 2025 reiterating restrictions in the deployment of OFWs to Israel, Iran, Jordan, and Lebanon. Cacdac advised Jordan-bound OFWs to likewise postpone their trips, given the kingdom shares a common border with Israel. 'The same is true with Jordan-bound OFWs, they are turned back. So we issued an advisory, huwag na kayo pumunta muna. We included that in our advisory to recruitment agencies. Don't send new hires to Jordan because they will just be turned back,' Cacdac added. (Don't go there at this time.) There is an existing deployment ban in Israel in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks against Israel in 2023. Cacdac warned that non-compliant recruitment agencies will be held liable. 'That's part of our regulatory authority over them. When we speak in a regulatory sense, then they have to comply. And yes, on the cost of travel, we'll have them pay for that,' Cacdac said. As of Thursday, Cacdac said that there are also 58 Filipinos who are either Israel-bound or Jordan-bound but are stranded in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Of the 58, the DMW has been able to arrange a flight for four Israel-bound Filipinos to return to the Philippines via an Etihad flight in Abu Dhabi. 'We have been helping them,' Cacdac said. While it is not within DMW's purview to make recommendations on alert levels that determine whether there should be a mandatory repatriation or a voluntary one, Cacdac said the agency is focused on helping Filipinos in need, regardless of the situation. 'The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officials are the political and security experts. We honor their leadership at the one country team level so it is the ambassador's call, it is the Secretary of Foreign Affairs' call , and we will always defer to the DFA's judgment,' Cacdac said. Tensions are high in the Middle East after Israel launched a preemptive attack against Iran six days ago, supposedly to deter Tehran's nuclear program. —RF, GMA Integrated News
