Daniel Schay, a Johannesburg city councilor, faced criticism for wearing a Star of David on his tie during a council session on Israel-Palestine. Some councilors berated him, while others defended his right to freedom of religion. South Africa has seen a rise in physical attacks against Jewish individuals and property, including assaults on those going to synagogue. The incident has sparked debate about social justice and anti-Jewish sentiment in the country.
Ugly scenes in Johannesburg council in #SouthAfrica, as Jewish councillor @2Schay heckled and abused because of his Judaism. Thank you though @BelindaE6 for standing up, for your basic decency and commitment to protect freedom of religion for ALL. https://t.co/ghjHgMEkqo
“That tie…” You have to watch this to see how low South Africa’s sense of social justice has fallen in the hands of anti-Jew hate. Thank goodness for the councilor with common sense. https://t.co/gmj7C0HUkV
Read about @2Schay getting berated by fellow SA Councilors for wearing a star of David on his tie and mentioning Mandela during a Johannesburg council session on Israel-Palestine. https://t.co/glKKPRYUwD
South Africa has seen “a sharp increase in physical attacks against Jewish persons or property, something which had occurred only rarely in previous years,” like assaulting Jews for going to synagogue. https://t.co/Oi8SPwtsTR
🇿🇦‼️🚨 Star of David causes an argument. A Johannesburg city council member lodged a complaint when he saw city councilor Daniel Schay wearing a Star of David on his tie. But another councilor steps in: "Freedom of religion is protected by the constitution.“ https://t.co/2AtV7wLi3r