politics
April 18, 2026
South African pastor slams Democratic Alliance stance on Gaza
A South African pastor and activist has confronted the Democratic Alliance’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate, accusing the party of white supremacy for not condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza
TL;DR
- Activist Pastor Nigel Branken accused the DA of being a racist party full of white supremacy.
- Branken questioned the DA's morality for not acknowledging a genocide in Gaza, citing rulings by the ICJ, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Association of Genocide Scholars.
- He suggested actions the DA could take, such as supporting ICJ cases, sanctions, stopping coal exports, and prosecuting IDF personnel.
- Hellen Zille stated that the DA is focused on South Africa's project of citizen harmony and reiterated the party's opposition to the genocide case while welcoming the ICJ's order to prevent harm and ensure aid.
- Social media reactions to the video were mixed, with some criticizing the DA and others supporting the activist.
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