Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF)

Mandla Mandela and SA Flotilla Activists Set for Release on Tuesday

RELEASE: The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela and other South African activists detained by Israeli forces after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla will be released on Tuesday. Photo: Palinfo

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that former President Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela, and other South African activists detained by Israeli forces after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, will be released on Tuesday. Dirco spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said on Monday that the South African government had… Continue reading Mandla Mandela and SA Flotilla Activists Set for Release on Tuesday

President Ramaphosa Calls for Immediate Release of Global Sumud Flotilla Abductees

CALL FOR RELEASE: President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the immediate release of South Africans and fellow humanitarians aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, condemning their abduction by Israeli forces as a "flagrant violation of international law and human rights." Photo: GCIS

The abduction of South Africans and other international humanitarians aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli forces has provoked widespread condemnation, with President Cyril Ramaphosa leading calls for their immediate release. The flotilla, comprising vessels carrying food, medical supplies and other essential aid, was intercepted in international waters off the coast of Gaza in the… Continue reading President Ramaphosa Calls for Immediate Release of Global Sumud Flotilla Abductees

Gaza Bleeds: Activists Vow to Break Siege as Israeli Strikes Kill Thousands

Palestinians scramble for safety in Gaza Strip after relentless Israeli air bombardment, which killed more than 5 000 civilians since October 3.

The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has deepened as Israeli airstrikes, drone attacks and ground assaults continue to devastate communities, leaving tens of thousands dead and entire neighbourhoods flattened. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), a civilian initiative aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade on Gaza, confirmed on Monday that one of its main vessels, the Family Boat,… Continue reading Gaza Bleeds: Activists Vow to Break Siege as Israeli Strikes Kill Thousands