Why it matters:
The protests in Iran turned violent when U.S.-Israeli-backed groups attacked civilians and damaged both public and private property in an attempt to attract international media attention and trigger a coup. South Africans noted a clear media bias: international outlets amplified the violent incidents while ignoring the large pro‑government demonstrations across Iran.
What they're saying:
Cassiem Khan, an anti‑Apartheid activist from Cape Town, highlighted how numbers were manipulated during South Africa’s struggle against white supremacist rule.
He warned that attempts to overthrow Iran’s political system are not only due to its stance toward the Zionist entity, but also because Western powers refuse to accept the success of an independent Islamic government, whether in science, technology, defense, or governance.
The Friends of Cuba Society (FOCUS) in the Western Cape condemned the brutality of the rioters backed by the U.S. and Israel, who were responsible for killing security forces, officials, and civilians. The group rejected claims that U.S. and Israeli involvement is merely a theory, pointing to official statements and historical records documenting their role in instigating unrest and coups worldwide.
Fatima Swart of FOCUS‑WC stated that such actions reflect the imperialist empire’s disregard for humanity, especially toward people of the Global South.
Civil activist Martin Jansen called for stronger cooperation among Southern nations to confront growing threats posed by the United States and its ally, Israel. He compared U.S. ambitions, such as attempts to annex Greenland, to the expansionist policies of Nazi Germany, noting that Washington represents a danger to the entire world.
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