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Al Jama-ah Celebrates

Al Jama-ah Celebrates

So much to celebrate, and yet always with the underlying awareness that everything we are doing is for the people. So, we met to celebrate the victories – to honour Hon.Ganief Hendricks, newly appointed Deputy Minister of Social Development, MPL Galil Brinkhuis, Advocate Hon.Shameemah Salie, and Advocate Yusuf Khan Dalwai – and to discuss the way forward.

We gathered to unpack and discuss the issues affecting our communities, that of unemployment, crime, drug abuse and poverty. That is after all what Al Jama-ah stands for! Justice, equality, compassion, community!

So, lets go forward addressing issues facing this country as family issues. Our families issues. Where every decision we make and every response comes out of that place. Where we are invested in bringing about change for good >

Meet Our Second Member of Parliament

Meet Our Second Member of Parliament

Al Jama-ah Congratulates its second Member of Parliament who was sworn in earlier today:

Al Jama-ah Party is pleased to announce the swearing in of its second Member of Parliament, Adv Shameemah Salie.

She was sworn in earlier today in the Speaker’s Boardroom at Parliament. The party has secured two Member of Parliament (MP) posts, while the first post returned to the party’s leader, Hon Ganief Hendricks (who is now the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Social Development), there were internal party challenges when the party wanted to have the second candidate, namely Councillor Imraan Ismail Moosa, sworn in.

The party has a right to deploy its members where it suits best. Since Moosa occupies a very important position in the City of Johannesburg where he is the chairperson of EISD (Environment Infrastructure and Services Department), the party felt it would be best for him to continue in that position until May next year to take up his position as MP.

“This interim measure gives Adv. Salie the necessary parliamentary experience. The party is training its members on how to work in various spheres of government. Moosa holds a very crucial position which is on the same level as a Member of Parliament. He is a loyal party member and has accepted the party’s position that he completes his task as Chairperson of the EISD and along with the other two Councillors – Executive Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda and Thapelo Amad – to return Johannesburg as the iconic city it was,” explains Hendricks.

Adv Shameemah Salie has taken up the seat in Parliament and her position as councillor in the City of Cape Town will be filled by Adv. Yusuf Khan Dalwai. The party has strong people in place at local-, provincial (Western Cape)- and national levels. “I now must imagine the party without myself and is very confident that as we stand today, the party is in good hands,” says Hendricks.

Al Jama-ah extends its heartfelt congratulations to Member Salie and is confident that she would continue to be the party’s dissenting voice in Parliament.

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IN COMMEMORATION OF NAKBA DAY

IN COMMEMORATION OF NAKBA DAY

Nakba Day, which was observed on 15 May 2024, is a commemoration of the Nakba – the Palestinian Catastrophe – which comprised the onset of the destruction of Palestinian life and society upon their homeland from1948, causing the violent and widespread tragic displacement of the majority of the Palestinian people.

The violation of the Palestinian people started here, in 1948, with the blueprints for this violent colonial project already taking root in the early 1900’s and given public expression through the Balfour Declaration published on 2 November 1917.

 

It was this undeniably unjust, cruel and unlawful declaration, on a worthless piece of paper, between two key roleplayers within the entities which set themselves up as the superpowers of their time, that caused the domino effect in the destruction of Palestine.

 

Al Jama-ah was categorically the FIRST political party to place the Palestinian cause on the Parliamentary agenda. The party further is the only party that rejects the double-edged policy which aims to force an unsustainable, unfeasible and unjust narrative on the elusive red-herring: the two-state solution.

Among its public engagements and stand for the rights of Palestine to be free from colonisation, and safe from genocide, Al Jama-ah regularly publicly protests against the Zionist project in Palestine and within our own borders, participates in media platforms and refuses their patronage to all Zionist companies which sponsor the bloody genocide of our Palestinian people.

In joining the commemoration of Nakba Day, Al Jama-ah hosted a motorcade through Factreton, Kensington and Maitland, and thereafter, made its way to sign the Pledge in support of the liberation of Palestine, at the Cape of Good Hope Castle.

Al Jama-ah urgently calls for the protection of the Palestinian people, for Sanctions against the Israeli Occupying Forces for the atrocities they are committing in Palestine, including Genocide and other International Crimes.

The Party further urges that similar smart sanctions be effected against business and states that are aiding and abetting and are otherwise complacent in these crimes.

See below >> The Al jama-ah campaigning team in Cape Town showing their support for Palestine

Advocate Shameemah Salie and National Spokesperson for Al jama-ah signs a pledge on the 18th May,which was hosted at the Castle of Good Hope in commemoration of Nakba Day.

The Al jama-ah campaigning team in Cape Town hosted a successful motorcade into Kengsington and Maitland.

 

The Al jama-ah campaigning team in Cape Town hosted a successful motorcade into Kengsington and Maitland.

 

 

Al Jama-ah joined the commemoration of Nakba Day on the 18th May at the Castle of Good Hope. The group made its way to sign the Pledge in support of the liberation of Palestine, at the Cape of Good Hope Castle. 

Al Jama-ah urgently calls for the protection of the Palestinian people, and for Sanctions against the Israeli Occupation Forces for the atrocities they are committing in Palestine, including Genocide and other International Crimes.

The Party further urges that similar smart sanctions be effected against businesses and states that are aiding and abetting, and are otherwise complacent in these crimes.

Adv.Shameemah Salie, National Spokesperson for Aljama-ah signed the pledge on behalf of Al jama-ah.

We stand in solidarity with Palestine

We stand in solidarity with Palestine

Al Jama-ah  solidarity with Palestine by Spokesperson Shameemah Salie

 

 For Al Jama-ah our stance is clear we are in solidarity with the people of Palestine and will continue to fight for the Freedom of Palestine for we know all too well that, “our Freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians”- Nelson Mandela

The President of the party Honourable Ganief Hendricks has taken the lead in Parliament to address several issues on the continued genocide being committed against the Palestinians. Al Jama-ah has constantly demanded for and subsequently voted for the expulsion of the ambassador of the unlawful state of Israel.  Honourable Ganief Hendricks has raised concerns in parliament on International Children’s day surrounding the plight of the children in lieu of the slogan for every child, every right yet thousands of children are being massacred in Palestine and are suffering and being denied these rights.

In our solidarity campaign with the Palestinians, Al Jama-ah has been actively involved in attending and coordinating, several marches, awareness programs and protests around South Africa in solidarity with Palestine as well as creating awareness through social media platforms and assisting with aid to Gaza.

Cllr Thapelo Ahmad duly reminded South Africa in an interview as to their obligation to the Palestinians, “Palestine was one of the states that assisted South Africa. They deployed every resource that they had even though they were under siege by the same apartheid regime like ourselves in South Africa. They brought everything they had to us in that in our liberation we would not forget them. It is thus an issue of principle, solidarity for Palestine is an obligation to us they are our friends.”

Cllr Imraan Moosa at picket at Israeli embassy emphasised that, “We stand totally against the oppression of the Palestinians. We call upon Israel, the American government and UK government to stop the genocide and oppression against the Palestinians. We as South Africans are proud that we have been through an apartheid struggle. But our apartheid struggle was not like the apartheid struggle of Palestinians. They are being bombarded, they don’t have water, and they don’t have electricity nor health services. This is not a war it is total oppression”.

Al Jama-ah recognises the right of Palestinians to resist against their oppressors.

Al Jama-ah invited Hamas and other resistance fightrs to Parliament wherein crucial information was shared by the resistance on the condition that the people of Palestine found themselves in and the extent of the atrocities being committed.

The relentless air and ground attacks on the Gaza strip as of 7th of October has led to death toll for the people of Gaza of over 20 000 martyred, more than 42 000 injured, over 300000 homes destroyed, and over 250 000 partially destroyed a 1000 families wiped off the population registry, medical care workers and journalists deliberately killed and arrested.

The bombing of schools, universities, museums, mosques and churches a deliberate attempt at destroying the history, culture and future of the Palestinians

The Zionist has cut electricity, food, water, and fuel supplies to Gaza. They have bombed hospitals and places of safety in Gaza with a clear intent to create both famine and a health crisis in Gaza.  

There is no doubt that the war crimes being committed is in order to disposes the land from the Palestinians and to subject them to extreme hardships, to destroy their future, history and the culture.

Palestinians suffers in the broader Palestine under constant attacks by the IDF soldiers and settlers theft of land and property, murder, arrests and incarceration of men, women and children with the most horrific of tortures detailed by those who were released during period of negotiations.

Al JAMA-AH spokesperson Adv. Shameemah Salie has been actively involved in protests and marches for Palestine for many years and has alongside fellow legal professionals assisted pro-Palestinian activists who are being targeted by Pro-Israel supporters and law enforcement.  Adv. Salie duly notes, “As we heed the heart-breaking genocide unfold in Gaza. We have witnessed in South Africa how the Zionist tentacles have spread through our country operating through Pro Israel political parties such as the Democratic Alliance, Patriotic alliance, ACDP,Cope , Bosa, Freedom Front Plus, Cape Exit and the rest of the moon-shot pact. The gentrification, economic oppression, purchasing and selling of City lands to Zionist, oppressive bylaws and implementation thereof, as well as excessive force by law enforcements has raised a red alert in South Africa surrounding the true intentions of these parties. We should awaken from our slumber and not be voting for these parties who are remnants of our apartheid government of the past. We cannot support those who support genocide and oppression”

Al Jama-ah calls for an:

– Immediate and permanent ceasefire
–  Countries around the world to provide medical convoys to assist the injured in Gaza
–  End to discussions on a two state solution which has been used for decades by the unlawful occupiers to commit their atrocities against Palestine
–  Open the borders and allow for increased quality aid to be allowed into Gaza.
–  South Africa to cut trade with unlawful occupiers and impose sanctions
–  Demand that the Government and National Prosecuting authority prosecutes all South Africans serving in the IDF
–  Demand that all involved in the atrocities against Palestine be held accountable in the International Court for war crimes
–  That South Africa mobilise and provide arms for the Palestinian resistance
–  Do not stop speaking about and sharing information on Palestine

We are the voice of every child, every elder, every women and man of Palestine.

We demand return of the land to the rightful owners the Palestinians 

Solidarity March for Palestine: Mitchells Plain

Solidarity March for Palestine: Mitchells Plain

MITCHELLS PLAIN, SOLIDARITY MARCH FOR PALESTINE


“But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians”
Nelson Mandela

JOIN THE MARCH: SATURDAY  16 DECEMBER 2023

NEED TO KNOW:  ON WEDNESDAY  1 NOVEMBER 2023
Gather:
10:00
Where:
Town Centre Field (opposite Police Station)
Westgate Mall
Watergate Field (Next to Salaamudien Mosque)
End:
12:00
Where: Cnr of AZ Berman & Morgenster Road, Lentegeur

Al Jama-ah Party reaffirms its full support to occupied Palestine and calls on all South Africans to support the AL AQSA FLOOD and all resistance fighters in the war against the Zionist occupiers and settlers.

Al Jama-ah calls on all justice and freedom loving nations to support the righteous solidarity campaigns in support of these resistance fighters to drive out the occupiers and settlers from Palestinian land! The party stresses that no one should forget the violent terrorist acts of the Zionists terrorists against the Palestinians since before 1948

Cllr Shameemah Salie Report | November 2023

Cllr Shameemah Salie Report | November 2023

CITY OF CAPE TOWN

MONTHLY REPORT

 

 

  • Councillor Salie attended scheduled City meetings and prepared for the relevant meetings
  • Councillor Salie continues to form integral part of media team providing photographs, educational pieces and informative updates on several media platforms
  • Several meetings was attended by Cllr Salie as well in respect of the party
  • Membership drive and speaking to future and current members on vision, mission and aim of Al Jama-ah
  • Rebates, housing application and general queries are dealt with on a daily basis. As well as media queries.
  • Councillor Salie contributed to and spearheaded the Cancer awareness day in New Horizons Pelican Park. This awareness day provided a platform for cancer survivors, sufferer’s and those impacted by a family member with cancer to share their and learn from each other’s experience and to provide unique support system.
  • Councillor assisted with collection of clothes and blankets to assist with disaster in Hazendal where three shacks was gutted by fire and where residents lost everything.
  • Councillor Salie assisted with several service delivery requests during the month of November from electricity, sewerage issues, water related issues, and observation on law enforcement potential abuse of power and failure to comprehend by laws. Cllr Salie follow up on the notices lodged and held observational watch on matters where City law enforcement allegedly had exceeded their force
  • Councillor Salie was called to and assisted protestors arrested and injured in Palestinian marches. Matters were reportedly law enforcement had been involved
  • Councillor Salie provides regular educational material and updates to matters affecting community on all social media platforms
  • Councillor Salie assisted with a successful clean-up weekend at Mowbray cemetery, as well as raising of Palestinian flag for first time at the cemetery
  • Councillor Salie is on forefront as Palestinian activist providing updates on Palestine, creating awareness, assisting with pickets and marches and fundraising for GazCouncillor Salie was further a speaker at the event of Icare childrens foundation, attended charity event for things of wheels and was guest speaker on Radio Islam and VOC during this month
  • Councillor IEC registration constantly provided information on registration as well as importance of application for smart card identity documents. Cllr Salie was further proactive in ensuring visibility at as many vd as possible
  • Councillor assists with mobilization of marches, pickets, legal support, and is one of the voices against the genocide being committed in Palestine

 

Indeed we know our Freedom is incomplete without the Freedom of the Palestine – Nelson Mandela

DAILY REPORT

1 November: Assisting with mobilising and organising and providing social media feedback on picket on Genocide in Gaza and March for Palestine. Corner of Caledon and Tenant Street.

3 November: Mobilising and organizing picket on Kromboom Bridge for Palestine

4 November: Mobilizing and speaker for Al Jama-ah at Palestine March in Worcester and engagement with Al Jama-ah members

5 November: Refresh on political party zoom meeting advised about meeting at 13h23 meeting at 16h00

6 November: Community and health meeting | Al Jama-ah zoom meeting

7 November: Meeting at Mowbray Cemetery in preparation of clean up weekend | Purchase and preparation for the Cancer awareness day. Received Service delivery requests

8 November: Cancer women’s day support Al Jama-ah women’s league

9 November: Activity day Subcouncil 11

10 November: Radio Islam interview | Social media engagement | Al Jama-ah meeting Pinelands office

11 November: Mowbray Cemetery clean-up day | Co-ordination and assistance for biggest March | Social media engagement

12 November: Mowbray Cemetery clean-up day | Speaker at I Care Children’s Foundation | Assistance in the release of 3 Activists arrested at March

13 November: Attendance at court on the matter of the 3 activists arrested by law enforcement | Social media engagement | Perusal of Subcouncil 11 agendas

14 November: Service delivery requests New Horizons | Attending to queries for assistance on March in George | Assisting with the arrest of young person for having firearm at the march | Social media engagement

15 November: Sub Council 11 meeting | Social media engagement | Liaising with new members interested in joining Al Jama-ah

16 November: Meeting with the Voice of Palestine solidarity group MJC | Ward committee meeting | Service delivery requests: assistance with appeal on building that would potentially create further challenges on failing infrastructure Hazendal.

18 November: Voter’s registration weekend, attended to several VD, conducted educational videos around registering and application for smart card id, observational role and alerting to several concerns at IEC points elevated concerns to leadership: Ward 67, Ward 63, Ward 60, Ward 49
Social media awareness on Palestine | Attendance of Things on Wheels charity event Lansdowne

19 November: Voters registration weekend attended to several VD, conducted several educational videos on different points for voters registration and the application of identity documents, attended solidarity protest sea point and engaged with Al Jama-ah supporters: Ward 60, Rylands, Bo Kaap, Sea point, Athlone, Silvertown
Social media engagement and voters education

20 November: World Children’s day | Social media engagement and awareness | Assistance with electronic voter’s registration and confirmation of voters on portal | Service delivery requests

21 November: Service delivery requests electricity and sewerage Tafelsig | Blood donations

22 November: Service delivery requests sewerage spills Tafelsig follow up | Preparation for Palestine protest 23 November | Electronic registration of voters
Social media awareness and engagement

24 November: Compulsory MFMA Training City of Cape Town

26 November: Voice of Cape Radio station general discussion on Pearls of Wisdom from Hadj and Umrah, Palestine and election education

27 November: Worked at New Horizon office | Membership drive | Assistance with registration to vote | Rebates and certifications

28 November: Meeting with Al Jama-ah HR surrounding staff and interns | Collection of goods for those in need
| Service requests | Ward Committee meeting

29 November: Admin + Reports | Assistance at 5th Avenue Hazendal with homes that burnt down. Provision of clothing and blankets | Service delivery Maitland and solidarity with Palestinian protest
Social media engagement

30 November: Meeting at Parliament with Hamas | Attendance of Stepping Stones fundraiser in Aid of the people of Gaza