Cape Union Mart is a proudly South African business with a long-standing record of local manufacturing, job creation, and investment in South African communities. It has been subjected to sustained defamation, intimidation, and economic pressure because of the lawful views and public positions of its leadership. The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) stands firmly in support of Philip Krawitz and Cape Union Mart as the Western Cape High Court hears this matter on

There has been much discussion around the current wave of Afrophobia. Alana Baranov, in her capacity as South Africa Country Director of HIAS, an international humanitarian organisation helping refugees, chats to Charisse Zeifert on Chai FM about the current situation. Listen to the interview here

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) together with the SAJBD Pretoria Council condemn in the strongest possible terms the vandalism and desecration of the Shree Pretoria Hindu Seva Samaj last weekend. We stand in full solidarity with Mr Sanjay Govind, the leadership of the Samaj, and the entire South African Hindu community in the face of this deeply troubling act, and have expressed our sympathies directly with Mr. Govind. This incident does not stand alone. It

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies condemns the attack on the Holy Trinity Church in Braamfontein, and expresses its solidarity and support with the congregation and leadership, following the vandalism of their place of worship last week. A house of worship is a sacred space, and any attack upon it is not merely an attack on a building, but on the dignity of the people who gather there and on the values of a free and compassionate society. The SAJBD reached out to Fa

SAJBD Gauteng Chairperson, Danny Mofsowitz and National Director, Wendy Kahn met earlier today with Head of School Deanne King and Senior School headmistress Seipati Shiakallis of St Mary's School in Johannesburg to discuss threats to the school by anti-Israel activists to cancel a discussion by Klaas Mokgomole hosted by the Diversity and Inclusivity committee of the senior school. We were heartened by the school's leadership, who assured us that the session has been postpon

We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the United Kingdom as they join fellow British citizens in confronting the growing antisemitism in the UK. We were deeply inspired by the words of Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis: “We will never lose our hope.”

On 9 May, outside the Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre, anti-Israel activism crossed into political theatre. Unable to find an actual local branch of “South African Jews for a Free Palestine” in Durban, activists from the South African Palestine Movement simply put on SAJFP t-shirts themselves and protested outside a Jewish communal institution as “friends of” the organisation. Apparently, when there were no Jews available for the protest, the protesters improvised some.

The SAJBD strongly condemns today's terror attack in Golders Green, London, with the stabbing of two Jewish men. It is alarming to see the spate of antisemitic incidents targeting the British Jewish community, including arson attacks on synagogues, Jewish communal institutions, and Hatzola ambulances. We stand in solidarity with British Jewry as they face this ongoing barrage of hate. As Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis said: "Words of condemnation are no longer sufficient. Th

We mourn the passing of Dr. Edith Eger - a Holocaust survivor, healer, and extraordinary voice of hope. In this video, captured during her address to the SAJBD Conference amid the uncertainty of COVID lockdown, she reminded our community that even in the darkest moments, we still have a choice: to find meaning, to choose courage, and to hold onto hope. Dr. Eger was more than a survivor she was a lesson in resilience, hope and healing. Her words and her life show us that heali

Our freedom is our shared legacy - let’s also make it our shared future. 🇿🇦🗳️✊

We were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the horrific murder of our esteemed colleague and friend Steven Gruzd, obm. His loss will be deeply felt by those privileged to have known and worked with him. The SAJBD benefited immeasurably from the many impressive skills that Steven brought during his years with the organisation. Beyond that, he will be remembered as someone of the utmost integrity, both in his personal and professional life. For all his many gifts, Steven w

We are shocked and horrified by this latest act of terror aimed at British Jewry. Torching Jewish ambulances is reprehensible by any standards. No political belief can ever justify this act of hate. This is the latest in an alarming series of hate crimes against British and World Jewry.

In accordance with the agreement reached at the South African Human Rights Commission, @samiir Mahlangu has apologized unreservedly to the SAJBD for a hurtful and inflammatory statement. His apology is below. The SAJBD will continue to fight Antisemitism and hate speech in all its forms and on all platforms. Please report any incidents of Antisemitism to the SAJBD Antisemitism Hotline on 078 259 4147.

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) was saddened to learn of the passing of Mosiuoa Lekota, courageous freedom fighter, statesman and devoted public servant. Mr Lekota earned an honoured place for himself in South African history for the significant role he played in the struggle against apartheid and ultimately in ushering in a new era of non-racial democracy. Thereafter, he held a number of important government positions as well as serving as the first premie

Amidst unfolding global tensions, the message of Purim is clear: resilience over fear, light over darkness, unity over division. We remain vigilant, engaged, and proud. Chag Purim Sameach.

The SAJBD was recently alerted to an incident in which a community member was refused service by a business and told: “We do not do business with Zionist killers of babies.” The matter was reported to us. As with every incident of antisemitism, we assessed the case and got legal advice. A formal legal letter was prepared and sent drawing attention to the defamation and unlawful nature of their conduct. As a direct result of this intervention; the business issued a full and un

Message from Prof Karen Milner SAJBD National Chairperson representing the Jewish Community at #SONA26

Roedean has issued an apology for its refusal to participate in a tennis match against King David, a Jewish School. King David has accepted this apology as a closure to this incident. The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) has worked closely with the South African Board of Jewish Education (SABJE) throughout this matter and welcomes Roedean's apology. We look forward to Roedean acting on their commitment to turn this unfortunate incident into a meaningful learning

The Roedean’s Tennis Cancellation Was Not A Scheduling Issue. It Was Antisemitism! Listen why:

“When a school does something like this they need to take ownership” - Wendy Kahn SAJBD National Director. Listen to the interview below: