News24 | Rise Mzansi criticised for senior leaders' anti-Israel stance, accused of 'antisemitic defamation'

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Some of Rise Mzansi member Irfaan Mangera's views have been seen as antisemitic by the SA Board of Jewish Deputies. (X/@IrfaanMangera)

Some of Rise Mzansi member Irfaan Mangera's views have been seen as antisemitic by the SA Board of Jewish Deputies. (X/@IrfaanMangera)

Questions are being raised about political newcomer Rise Mzansi's senior party leaders and their pro-Palestine views.

This after the SA Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) expressed concern about social media comments and posts of some of Rise Mzansi's most senior leaders ahead of the general election.

The SAJBD believes there are biased views coming from many political parties, including Rise Mzansi, some of which amount to "antisemitic defamation".

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