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South Africa’s Persistent Solidarity with Palestine
South Africa’s Persistent Solidarity with Palestine
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In this episode of Eye of the Storm with Pieter Kriel, Pastor Nigel Branken, a South African social activist, social worker, and descendant of Dutch... 25.06.2026, Sputnik Africa
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South Africa’s Persistent Solidarity with Palestine
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In this episode of Eye of the Storm with Pieter Kriel, Pastor Nigel Branken, a South African social activist, social worker, and descendant of Dutch colonizers, National Party founders, and slaves, confronts the ongoing crisis in Gaza and South Africa’s moral responsibilities.
Branken recounts his public confrontation with Helen Zille over her silence on Gaza, unpacking why acknowledging the genocide in Gaza is the essential first step. He draws powerful historical parallels between South African apartheid and the occupation of Palestine, both established in 1948, and examines continued economic ties like coal exports that undermine South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel.From his personal journey of deconstruction and decolonization — including moving his family into inner-city Johannesburg to live in solidarity with the working class, Branken critiques neoliberalism, white supremacy, Christian Zionism, and the failures of the 1994 transition. He calls for principled action: ending coal exports to Israel, building genuine working-class capacity in cities like Johannesburg, combating fascism and xenophobia, and embracing Ubuntu as the foundation for global solidarity.Listen to this episode to explore why South Africa’s solidarity with Palestine is not just historical but a living moral imperative for building a more just world.► Check out all the episodes of Eye of the Storm.► Listen to this podcast on all your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | Castbox | Afripods
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South Africa’s Persistent Solidarity with Palestine
18:41 25.06.2026 (Updated: 18:54 25.06.2026) In this episode of Eye of the Storm with Pieter Kriel, Pastor Nigel Branken, a South African social activist, social worker, and descendant of Dutch colonizers, National Party founders, and slaves, confronts the ongoing crisis in Gaza and South Africa’s moral responsibilities.
Branken recounts his public confrontation with Helen Zille over her silence on Gaza, unpacking why acknowledging the genocide in Gaza is the essential first step. He draws powerful historical parallels between South African apartheid and the occupation of Palestine, both established in 1948, and examines continued economic ties like coal exports that undermine South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel.
“The most important thing we all have to do is acknowledge there's a genocide. That is the basic human step. When somebody refuses to acknowledge there's a genocide... they are actually siding with the oppressors." — Nigel Branken
From his personal journey of deconstruction and decolonization — including moving his family into inner-city Johannesburg to live in solidarity with the working class, Branken critiques neoliberalism, white supremacy, Christian Zionism, and the failures of the 1994 transition. He calls for principled action: ending coal exports to Israel, building genuine working-class capacity in cities like Johannesburg, combating fascism and xenophobia, and embracing Ubuntu as the foundation for global solidarity.
Listen to this episode to explore why South Africa’s solidarity with Palestine is not just historical but a living moral imperative for building a more just world.
► Check out all the episodes of Eye of the Storm. ► Listen to this podcast on all your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | Castbox | Afripods 
