Thursday, July 07, 2011

Israel is an apartheid state--and I don't need a ruling to know that

"In an official complaint to the ASA, the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) attacked the radio advert and alleged that the view expressed that Israel is an Apartheid State is "untrue, not supported by any evidence... and contains a lie which amounts to false propaganda". The Board sought an order requesting the SABC to apologise for broadcasting the advert.   The ASA dismissed each and every complaint made by the SAJBD against the advert and instead ruled in favour of the submissions made by SA Artists Against Apartheid, who were represented by Webber Wentzel Attorneys. The ASA also refused to provide any sanctions in favour of the SAJBD."