2 April 2024
Compel SU to boycott "Israel"

To the executive members of the SU PSF:

We call on you to take firm action and decisive steps towards the liberation of Palestinians from this tragic humanitarian crisis of epic proportions.

Enough is enough.

Given the global momentum to isolate "Israel" for its 'plausible genocide', (ICJ trial ruling, 2024), and against the atrocities committed by "Israel" through its illegal occupation and apartheid generally, the SU PSF is hereby directed to COMPEL an academic boycott of "Israel" from Stellenbosch University. The above is mandated upon the SU PSF executive members in accordance with the SU PSF Constitution (Chapter 1, Section 4), and failure to carry out the duties therein would amount to gross negligence of their responsibilities.

Hence, we demand the executive fulfills their mandate, by:

Making it of highest precedence to enforce the requests made hereunder and acting with urgency in response to the administration's rejection of any demands brought forward by the SU PSF. Appropriate responsive measures include organizing protests, sit-ins and other forms of strategic activism.

We emphasize that the most critical and urgent need now is to contribute to the mass global effort to end the siege on Gaza, and to stop the genocide. Therefore, we urge the executive to align its efforts with the pressing needs of the current situation, and to fulfill its duties as per its mandate.

Demands to be enforced:

Immediately sever all institutional and academic ties with the apartheid state of "Israel"; adopt the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) and immediately implement comprehensive BDS by boycotting "Israeli" products, and products in support of "Israel".

Signed and delivered:

Members of the SU PSF and concerned students

168
signatures
141 verified
  1. Madhia Shabih, Stellenbosch
  2. Raeesa Naik, Stellenbosch
  3. Nokhutula Gracious, Stellenbosch
  4. Neil Marais, Stellenbosch
  5. Shaniae Maharaj, PSC, Pietermaritzburg
  6. Zain, Retired, Private, Cape Town
  7. Naseegah Samaai, SU Ulumnus, Stellenbosch
  8. Aasiyah, Student, Cape Town
  9. anonymous, New Unity Movement
  10. Lucien, Student, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town
  11. Eliza James, Director - NGO, Private Capacity, Cape Town
  12. Rachel, Stellenbosch
  13. Aïsha van Kooij, Student, SU, Stellenbosch
  14. Carmel Chetty, Retired academic, Caoe Town
  15. Thouraan Strachan, occupational therapist, cape town
  16. Nasreen, Cape Town
  17. Rizia, Cape Town
  18. Martin Jansen, NGO worker, PSC, Cape Town
  19. Uzayr Ismail, Student, UCT, Cape Town
  20. Saamiya, Admitted attorney, Private, Cape town
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101 more
verified signatures
  1. Kishwar Waggie, Cape Town
  2. Abdur rahman titus, Student, Cape town
  3. Ahmed Ballim, Student, Stellenbosch
  4. Gabrielle Luyt, Student, Stellenbosch
  5. Wafa Rizvi, Student, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch
  6. Naeem Davids, Engineering, Cape Town
  7. Laaiquha Frank, Civil Engineer, Sanral, Johannesburg
  8. Rayhaan, Self employed, Purple bandage, Jhb
  9. Salmah Arend, Student, Stellenbosch University Alumni, Cape Town
  10. Raghmah Arend, Cape Town
  11. Salaamah Arend, Assistant Teacher, Cape Town
  12. Rahmah, Student, Cape Town
  13. Nusaibah Charif, Student, None, Cape Town
  14. Dorinda Le Roux, Student, SU, Stellenbosch
  15. Toughedah Jacobs, Programme Coordinator, Cape Town
  16. Vikisha Ranchod, Student, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch
  17. Elo, Student, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town
  18. Andiswa Mthwa, Student, Stellenbosch
  19. Ayeshe, Student, Stellenbosch
  20. Mamello M, Student, Stellenbosch
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