Mpumelelo Mkhabela | By taking Israel to court, SA is setting a precedent for itself

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An ICJ siting on 7 March 2022 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

An ICJ siting on 7 March 2022 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

By taking Israel to the World Court, South Africa is speaking volumes about how highly it seeks to uphold human rights. It now needs to be consistent at home and abroad, writes Mpumelelo Mkhabela.

The case, South Africa vs Israel, to be heard before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague has huge implications well beyond the parties to the case.

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