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Unveiling the Mystery Behind ANC Finances and the ICJ Case Against Israel
Edited by: TJVNews.com
In a recent exposé titled “South Africa, Hamas, Iran, and Qatar—the Hijacking of the ANC (African National Congress), and the International Court of Justice,” the Institute for the Study of Global Anti-Semitism and Policy (ISGAP) has raised profound concerns about South Africa’s controversial decision to charge Israel with genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Apparently the current ANC S.African government don’t think Hamas is a terrorist group.
In 2001, Hamas massacred 15 children, mostly girls aged 14-16, deliberately targeted for slaughter at a teen disco.
Nelson Mandela must be rolling in his grave.
pic.twitter.com/g3BV0EZ5cU— Queen of Broccoli 🥦👑 (@jobellerina) January 14, 2024
The ISGAP report sheds light on the ANC government’s bilateral relationships with Qatar and Iran, nations known for their financial and ideological support of Hamas. According to a report on the Vois Es Nais web site, the report alleges that the ANC received a substantial, unexplained cash injection shortly after filing its ICJ case against Israel. It further claims that members of South Africa’s legal team involved in the case may have connections to terror groups, such as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), and that anti-Israel non-governmental organizations (NGOs) played a significant role in shaping the lawsuit. These assertions, if verified, suggest a troubling nexus of foreign influence and potentially unethical financial practices within the ANC.
Shortly thereafter, Naledi Pandor, South Africa’s former minister of international relations, took the controversial step of expressing solidarity with Hamas leadership, specifically its then-leader Ismail Haniyeh, as was indicated in the VIN report. Following this,Pandor traveled to Tehran to further reinforce South Africa’s alignment with Iran. By December 29, 2023, South Africa formally submitted an application to the ICJ, accusing Israel of genocide.
The South African ANC Government’s Dangerous Alliances with Iran, Qatar and Hamas:
Report Reveals How South African ANC ICJ Bid Against Israel is Part of a Broader Strategy to Advance the Interests of Terror-Linked States, Undermining Global Security and Democratic Governments…
— ISGAP (@ISGAP1) November 15, 2024
A key focus of the ISGAP exposé is the ANC’s financial vulnerability and its dependence on foreign funds to sustain its political machinery. With substantial debts amounting to 500 million rand (approximately $27.7 million) as of 2022, the ANC’s financial woes have reportedly left it reliant on external financing, including potentially from states such as Qatar and Iran, as was explained in the VIN report. These countries, which maintain close ties to Hamas, have a vested interest in undermining Israel’s international standing.
In a startling announcement in early January 2024, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared that the African National Congress (ANC) had achieved what many deemed impossible: stabilizing its financial woes, paying off its monumental debt, and recovering from the brink of bankruptcy, the VIN report said. However, this financial revival was accompanied by an unsettling absence of transparency, as no details were provided on the source or mechanism of this sudden financial windfall. The timing of this development has only fueled suspicions, occurring mere days after South Africa initiated its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Dr. Charles Asher Small, ISGAP’s executive director, emphasized that this financial entanglement has placed South Africa at the heart of a global terror-financing network. “The ANC’s relationship with terror-linked states and their military proxies demands scrutiny,” Dr. Small told JNS. “By bringing a case to the ICJ and enabling financial networks that funnel resources to organizations like Hamas, the ANC has positioned South Africa as a link in the global web of terror financing.”
Tell us who your friends are and we’ll tell you who you are.
Hamas put out a message thanking South Africa for bringing its case against Israel to the ICJ.
These are the same Hamas terrorists who were hosted by the ANC in South Africa after October 7th.
South Africa has… pic.twitter.com/1D0QwkraZa
— Israel ישראל (@Israel) January 13, 2024
The report is particularly scathing in its critique of the ANC’s moral stance. Dr. Small has argued that the party’s decision to align itself with Hamas, especially in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre—an atrocity widely regarded as the most brutal attack on Jews since the Holocaust—is indefensible, the report on VIN said. “When the ANC accuses Israel of being an apartheid state, like Iran, Hamas, and other brutal terror-supporting entities and states, it calls for the elimination of the existence of Israel,” he stated.
Dr. Small described the ANC’s actions as not only morally reprehensible but also a betrayal of the principles of justice and humanity. “For the ANC leadership to align itself with Hamas especially now, for money, is repugnant and an insult to the people of South Africa,” he added.
The ANC’s decision to pursue Israel at the ICJ reflects a broader strategy to leverage international legal institutions as platforms for advancing a partisan narrative. The ISGAP report warns that such actions risk undermining the credibility of the ICJ itself, transforming it into a stage for politically motivated campaigns rather than a forum for impartial justice.
South Africa’s alignment with nations such as Iran and Qatar, both notorious for their support of terrorist groups, has raised alarms not only among Israel’s allies but also within broader global counterterrorism circles. The ANC’s willingness to engage with these actors shines a spotlight on the troubling trend of prioritizing financial and ideological alliances over ethical governance and the pursuit of peace.
Dear good South Africans take back your country from @ANC before it is too late no country in history came against Israel and prevailed . You invite Hamas and bully Israel?#ANC#cyrilRamaphosa#Da#southAfrica#ChristiansSouthAFrica. pic.twitter.com/zAXckE4xAT
— egsiyaga (@egsiyaga) November 24, 2024
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) has responded to the ISGAP report with calls for a thorough and independent investigation into these allegations. “The report makes serious claims that require thorough verification,” said an SAZF spokesperson. Highlighting the purported connections between South Africa’s legal team and terror-linked entities, as well as the role of anti-Israel NGOs, the spokesperson emphasized the gravity of the claim that foreign entities might be influencing ANC actions, as per the information provided in the VIN report. “If verified, these claims would raise serious questions about whether foreign entities committed to delegitimizing Israel have influenced the ANC’s actions, rather than the democratic will of South African citizens,” they added.
The SAZF also pointed to the timing of the ICJ case, which coincides with South Africa’s 2024 election campaign, as a potential misuse of government resources for political gain. The VIN report indicated that they have called for full transparency from the ANC, an independent investigation into the funding sources linked to the ICJ case, and a formal response from Minister of Justice Thembi Simelane detailing the government’s plans to address these allegations.
South Africa’s ANC government is betraying Mandela’s legacy by aligning with state sponsors of terror like Iran and #Qatar, and terrorist organizations like #Hamas. These dangerous alliances threaten global security and democracy.
💡 Discover the details behind the South African… pic.twitter.com/rf7GNbcVB2
— ISGAP (@ISGAP1) November 20, 2024
The ISGAP report has dominated headlines in South African media, sparking a heated national debate. News24, the country’s largest online publication, ran the story under the provocative headline, “Iran behind S.A.’s ICJ case, claims Israel-linked institute with clout among U.S. lawmakers,” according to the VIN report. Meanwhile, Independent Online published a similarly charged headline: “S.A.’s genocide case against Israel branded political exploitation amid growing Gaza war backlash.” These headlines reflect a broader concern that the ICJ case may be more about political maneuvering than genuine advocacy for human rights.
Public opinion remains deeply divided. Critics of the ANC have seized upon the allegations as further evidence of a government compromised by opaque financial dealings and foreign influence. Supporters of the ICJ case, however, argue that the lawsuit represents a principled stance on international justice and human rights, dismissing the allegations as politically motivated smears.
Despite the mounting controversy, the South African government and the ANC have remained conspicuously silent on the allegations, the VIN report revealed. This lack of response has only amplified calls for accountability and transparency. Many South Africans are demanding answers to critical questions: Where did the sudden financial influx come from? What role, if any, did foreign entities play in the ICJ case? And how will these allegations impact South Africa’s standing on the international stage?
The allegations, if substantiated, could have far-reaching implications for South Africa’s democratic integrity. The potential misuse of government resources for political purposes and the involvement of foreign entities in shaping national policy undermine the principles of transparency and accountability. As South Africa approaches its 2024 elections, these concerns take on added urgency, with citizens demanding that their government prioritize their interests over external agendas.
The SAZF’s call for an independent investigation is echoed by many within South Africa’s civil society. Such an inquiry would not only address the allegations raised by the ISGAP report but also help restore public trust in South Africa’s democratic institutions. Transparency about the ANC’s finances and the funding sources behind the ICJ case is essential to ensuring that South Africa’s actions on the international stage reflect the genuine will of its people.
