South Africa Friends of Israel (SAFI) will be gathering on bridges around Johannesburg in celebration of the 74th birthday of Israel’s Independence on Thursday 5th of May. Those taking part in the gathering are members of the SAFI church network. SAFI is organising this show of support for Israel to acknowledge and celebrate the connection between Israel and South Africa.

Partnerships between Israel and South Africa hold much potential for helping address key challenges in our country, especially in the sectors such as water, agriculture, healthcare and innovation. Recently one such partnership helped create freshwater for the people of Mafikeng. Israeli investment in South Africa has the potential to contribute even more to job creation as well as help provide technology to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Yom Ha'atzmaut is the commemoration of Israel's independence day 74 years ago. The Jewish people have been connected to the land of Israel since the time of the Bible. It is a celebration of an indigenous people returning to their homeland. 

For more information on how Israeli innovation is changing South Africa please visit: www.Israelforsa.com 

For more information on SAFI please visit: https://www.sazf.org/south-african-friends-of-israel-safi 

Thursday 5th May 2022

Nelson Mandela Bridge 

JHB

10h00 -12h00

Vaal River Bridge 

Sasolburg - border of Gauteng and the Free State

14h00 - 15h00

MEDIA ENQUIRIES:

Bafana Modise

Spokesperson: South African Friends of Israel

+27 61 921 0325