The federation accused the ANC of “paying lip-service” to the notion of a negotiated and peaceful resolution to the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel.
“Not surprising then, that it discards the key message of the chief justice, who said that South Africans 'are denying ourselves a wonderful opportunity of being a game-changer in the Israeli-Palestinian situation' and that SA’s goodwill 'is an asset we must use around the world to bring peace when there is no peace and to mediate effectively based on rich experience'.
“Even office bearers like himself have the right to express themselves freely and to be treated equally,” the federation said.ANC to distance itself from its conduct and “give meaning to promoting peace rather than hatred in the Middle East and SA”. “The esteemed chief justice entered the arena of political commentary which may make him vulnerable should he have to adjudicate a human rights matter in the future.
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