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EFF protests Israeli participation in Comrades Marathon
The EFF in KwaZulu-Natal protested against the participation of Israelis in the Comrades Marathon on Sunday. Members of the red berets carrying placards reading 'stop the genocide' staged a protest along the route from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The protest was joined by a group of Muslim community members. KZN EFF chairperson Mongezi Twala said his party rejects and condemns the participation of Israelis in the annual Comrades Marathon. 'As a revolutionary left movement committed to justice, human rights and international solidarity, we cannot in good conscience allow individuals who represent a genocidal apartheid state to participate freely in events on our soil, especially during a time when the Israeli regime is actively committing crimes against humanity in Gaza,' said Twala. The government of South Africa, through the department of international relations & cooperation, took Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for its ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people. 'The ICJ has ruled in favour of South Africa's application and found that there is a plausible case of genocide against Israel. This is not a symbolic gesture — it is a legal and moral stand against a regime that is currently slaughtering thousands of innocent civilians, targeting hospitals, refugee camps and schools, and defying all international laws under the leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu,' said Twala.
The Herald
18-05-2025
- The Herald
KZN premier condemns Umlazi mass shooting, urges swift action
He said the community must rail against people committing crimes and engaging in drugs. 'People must live in harmony we can achieve that if everyone in the province of KZN can stand together and say enough is enough.' He urged community safety structures to work closely with the police to ensure the perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice. EThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba also condemned the mass murder, urging the police to leave no stone unturned in finding the perpetrators of 'the heinous' crime. Xaba also called on members of the community who might have witnessed the incident to share information with the police. 'We would like to convey our condolences to the families of the deceased and wish those who were left injured a speedy recovery. We have full confidence that the law enforcement agencies, led by Gen Mkhwanazi will find the suspects and bring them to book,' said Xaba. Xaba also called for calm in the area, urging the community to give the police the space to conduct a thorough investigation. The EFF in the province said they were mourning the death of the victims which included minors. Provincial chairperson Mongezi Twala conveyed the party's condolences to the bereaved families and the broader community whose safety has once again been shattered by the relentless wave of violent crime gripping the province. Twala said the province remains one of the worst crime regions, which is compounded by the police service being under resourced. 'This brutal incident exposes yet again the urgent need for decisive state intervention to protect the lives and livelihood of our people,' said Twala. He called upon the police to undertake a thorough, transparent and expeditious investigation that leaves no stone unturned and bring the perpetrators to justice. 'We further implore national and provincial government to allocate additional personnel, forensics capacity and specialised Investigative units to KwaZulu-Natal so that law enforcement agencies are better equipped to stem the pervasive tide of violence and immediately dissolve notorious gangs such as the West gang which continues to terrorise communities.' He vowed the EFF will pursue every available mechanism, such as legislative, legal and community based mechanisms, to ensure that justice is neither delayed nor denied. 'We commit ourselves to working alongside the affected families until accountability is secured and genuine safety is restored in Umlazi. The blood of our people cannot be allowed to spill with impunity,' said Twala. He said the government must act decisively. 'The community must be protected and the dignity of those whose lives were stolen must be honoured through swift and uncompromising justice.' TimesLIVE
