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Olga Meshoe Washington

Dec 1, 2021, 11:15 AM

Miss South Africa Defies The ANC and Other Bullies

Over the last several weeks, South Africa’s vexatious relationship with Israel again found itself in the headlines. The point, or rather person, of contention? The beautiful and newly crowned Miss South Africa 2021, Lalela Mswane. Lalela was caught in the...

Sep 13, 2021, 9:56 AM

Africa pays for the Israel-apartheid lie

Secretary-General Kofi Annan (right at podium) speaking at the opening of the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance in Durban.

Racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia are very real issues with very severe consequences that deserve earnest and committed actions from the United Nations, its member states, non-government organizations and religious and civil society. On September 22, 2021, nations of...

Mar 10, 2021, 9:09 AM

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng should not be bullied into apologising

Even if 50 million people can march every day for the next 10 years for me to retract or apologise for what I said, I will not do it. I will never say I hate anybody or any nation....

Mar 3, 2021, 12:32 AM

Attacks on Israel should not come from US Congress

In January and February of this year, two remarkable things occurred in the US. In January, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) was appointed Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights for the House Foreign Affairs Committee....

About Me

Olga Meshoe Washington’s unique narrative on African relations with Israel, the Christian mandate to stand with Israel and her engaging delivery have contributed to Olga being a regular on the speakers’ circuit in Africa and the USA. In 2016, the World Zionist Organization awarded Olga the ‘Jerusalem Award’ in recognition of her advocacy for the state of Israel and the South African Jewish Community. Olga serves as the CEO of DEISI International and as a board member of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel. Olga is also a senior educator and regional Director with Club Z.