The genocide in Gaza has challenged the global order to either conform to civilised norms and values or forsake them. South Africa has no choice but to remain committed to its stance.

South Africa brought its case before the top UN court in December 2023, accusing Israel of violating the Genocide Convention.

A rally of support in Cape Town for South Africa’s expelled ambassador serves not only as a warm welcome for Ambassador Rasool but also as a defiant protest against the US position on South Africa.

Relations between South Africa and the US are at an all-time low.

The United States, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has declared South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata, citing his criticism of President Donald Trump as the reason for the decision.

South Africa has denounced Israel for the restriction of the entrance of food into the besieged Gaza Strip.

South Africa has shown openness to taking help from Iran in advancing its civilian nuclear program, including the supply of nuclear fuel and development of new nuclear power plants.