The annual, and usually controversial, Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW) kicked off at Wits University this Monday. The event was unusually subdued but certainly more colourful than those in recent years.
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Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli supporters sit side-by-side despite a few heated debates during the week. o the plight of Palestinians. Photo: Provided
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A thick red line ran accross the wall as a way of ensuring both sides had their say. The wall is usually a battlefield marked by vandalism. Photo: Luke Matthews
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Silent protest: Supporters wear masks as part of the silent protest. Photo: Nqobile Dludla
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From left to right: Reabetswe Mashaba , Ilana Demby and Tshiamo Matsheng designed their oragami dove for the Give Peace Wings initiative hosted by SAUJS. Photo: Nqobile Dludla
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SAUJS hosted the Give Peace Wings initiative aimed at spreading peace. Photo: Nqobile Dludla
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A supporter of the pro- Palestinian cause wears the Palestinian flag on his cheek. Photo: Nqobile Dludla
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A pro-Israeli student shows his support on his sunglasses. Photo: Nqobile Dludla
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On Wednesday, students came in their numbers to hand paint the solidarity flag for the people in Palestine. Photo: Nqobile Dludla
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A pro-Palestinian supporter calls for justice over peace. Photo: Nqobile Dludla
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Painting "gloves" in the air. Photo Nqobile Dludla
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A silent protester holds a Palestine flag. Photo: Nqobile Dludla
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Final handprints on the Solidarity flag. Photo: Nqobile Dludla
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Students debate their diverse viewpoints on issues relating to violent versus non-violent campaigning Photo: Nqobile Dludla
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A Jewish man is blanketed by the flag of Israel Photo: Luke Matthews
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Pro-Palestinian supporters release balloons as part of IAW. Photo: Luke Matthews
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President of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), Kenneth Meshoe leaves Umthombo Building after speaking during Israel Apartheid Week. Photo: Luke Matthews
