RAMAPHOSA CONFIRMS GOVERNMENT IS DISCUSSING WHETHER SOUTH AFRICA SHOULD END COAL EXPORTS TO ISRAEL AND EVEN CLOSE THE ISRAELI EMBASSY!
President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the South African government is discussing calls to take further action against Israel, including ending coal exports and considering the closure of its embassy in Pretoria.
Speaking in an interview with Radio 786, Ramaphosa indicated that these questions are part of ongoing discussions as pressure grows for South Africa to review its relationship with Israel over the war in Gaza and the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories.
The issue remains highly controversial, with some South Africans demanding stronger diplomatic and economic measures in support of Palestinians, while others may question the economic and diplomatic consequences of such decisions.
For now, the key point is that these measures are being discussed — the screenshot does not establish that a final decision has been made.
💬 South Africans, should the government end coal exports to Israel and close its embassy, or should it maintain diplomatic relations while continuing to push for peace?