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Protests to take place over coal exports to Israel


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Trade unions, civic groups and pro-Palestine activists are protesting across South Africa today, opposing the government's coal exports to Israel amid the ongoing Hamas and Israel conflict. Demonstrations are expected outside the Department of Trade and Industry in several provinces. Protesters claim South Africa's coal supplies fuel Israel's energy needs, powering systems used to profile Palestinians and conduct military strikes in Gaza. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mametlwe Sebei, President of the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA)...

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