COSATU stands by statements on SA Zionist Federation

COSATU stands firm on Palestine people's rights

The Congress of South African Trade Unions notes the letter, dated July 31 2012, from the SA Jewish Board of Deputies, SA Zionist Federation and Office of the Chief Rabbi to COSATU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, concerning COSATU's letter to Reverend Inkosi Phakama Shembe, spiritual leader of the Shembe Church, dated 27 June 2012.

The COSATU National Spokesperson was articulating the long-held views of the federation, condemning the role of the Israeli state towards the people of Palestine and their legitimate demands for national independence and freedom. We note the letter's contents and assertions but stand by everything we said in the letter to the Shembe Church.

Statement issued by Patrick Craven, COSATU national spokesperson, August 3 2012

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hate speech These disgusting communists should be charged with hate speech towards all jews...it will be other ethnic groups next. Remember? " first they came . .more for..." . .less by cynical is good on August 04 2012, 14:19 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

COSATU has never run a business They will never understand a Jew. A Jew is way above them. by Nasdaq7 on August 05 2012, 12:31 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Patrick Craven Patrick Craven is a cu*t. Who cares what he thinks? by Judge Dread on August 06 2012, 07:29 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

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