Sowetan, January 20, 2026
Solidarity through music — that is the spirit of Free Palestine, a new song that legendary musician William Mthethwa has been working on.
Mthethwa, who achieved fame in the 70s and 80s with his band, the Young Five, has also earmarked June 16 for a Free Palestine concert, tapping into SA’s history of resistance to amplify the call for solidarity with the besieged Palestinians. Mthethwa explains to Sowetan why he is raising his voice on the issue.
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Genocide charges at the Hague, yet stalled investigations and prosecutions at home
By Paul Hendler and Martin Jansen.
South African authorities could have investigated and prosecuted South African volunteers to the IDF, as well as enablers of their recruitment, for their participating in the current and past genocidal moments, and other violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law (IHRL) (domesticated in local legislation) through attacks on Gaza.
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22 December 2025
We, the undersigned organisations, express our unwavering solidarity with pro-Palestine political prisoners on hunger strike in British jails.
We call on people of conscience in South Africa and across the world to demand that they are granted immediate bail and that their fundamental right to fair, transparent and timely trials are upheld. Some of the hunger strikers have now passed the 50-day mark without food and may die if urgent action is not taken.
Together For Palestine – the sold-out Wembley concert that raised over £2 million for Gaza – presents the charity single LULLABY, a reimagining of a Palestinian folk song performed by leading UK and Palestinian artists. All profits from the single will go to the Together for Palestine Fund, held by Choose Love to support Palestinian-led organisations Taawon, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and Palestine Medical Relief Society.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10, December 2025
Contact: Hay Sha Wiÿa, FFC Press Officer, WhatsApp: +1 210-834-8155,
media@freedomflotilla.org
[DUBLIN, Ireland] The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), together with global initiatives working to end Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza, concluded four days of meetings in Dublin from 5–8 December, 2025.
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By Bett Beat Media, Dec 07, 2025. Source: Substack
In this conversation, Professor Jiang discusses his journey from a Yale education to a critical perspective on Western ideologies, media freedom, and the implications of Zionism as a tool of imperialism.
He reflects on personal trauma, the role of racism in international relations, and the geopolitical landscape surrounding Gaza. The discussion emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of these complex issues and critiques the current state of media and journalism. Watch the podcast
By Hassen Lorgat *
Halala Naledi Halala
halala Naledi Halala
naledi, our shining star
the face of our nation at the ICJ
as genocidaires everywhere looked for places to hide
the world, our motherland, once again became our oyster
with Grace, you took it on the chin
Pandor did not pander to their pink panther
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