​The SAJBD has settled the matter with Adv. Shafia Mahomed

The SAJBD has settled the matter with Adv. Shafia Mahomed regarding the case we lodged with the Equality Court concerning her Facebook posts earlier this year.

Our joint statement is below:

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Jewish Report 11 - 18 September 2025

Above Board in this week's Jewish Report
by Prof Karen Milner

Connection, recollection, condolence

This week has seen the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) continue its vital international engagements, fostering connections that strengthen our community on the global stage. Our national director, Wendy Kahn, joined her counterparts from 60 communities around the world at the World Jewish Congress (WJC) National Community Directors Forum in Bratislava, Slovakia. This gathering provides an invaluable space for open dialogue, where they share experiences, exchange ideas, and learn from one another in a spirit of collaboration and mutual support.

SAJBD National Director Represents South Africa at Global Jewish Leadership Forum

SAJBD National Director Represents South Africa at Global Jewish Leadership Forum

This week, SAJBD National Director Wendy Kahn attended the World Jewish Congress’s 10th National Community Directors Forum, held in Bratislava, Slovakia. The gathering brought together over 75 Jewish community leaders from 50 countries to share experiences, strategies, and mutual support at a time when Jewish life faces significant global challenges.