Jews 'not invited to give prayers'

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) was not invited to offer prayers at the ANC's 113th anniversary celebrations in Cape Town on Saturday, it said yesterday.

- Itumeleng Mafisa

The ANC invited different faith leaders to offer prayers. The Christian, Muslim and Rastafarian faiths were represented.

A representative from a traditional African religion was also invited but did not arrive and was said to be stuck in traffic.

Supporters gathered at the Mandela Park Stadium in Khayelitsha were captivated by the Rastafarian priest who offered prayers. However, there was no sign of a representative from the Jewish community.

Speaking to The Citizen yesterday, SAJBD president Zev Krengel said the Jewish community had not received an invite to ANC events since 2023.