Mzansi Reacts to South African Queens and Princesses’ Israel Visit
- The Israel Foreign Ministry posted a video of South African queens and princesses dancing and celebrating during a visit to Israel
- The delegation was said to be engaging with Israeli organisations around innovation, technology, and cultural exchange
- The visit sparked fierce debate among South Africans, given the country's ongoing genocide case against Israel at the ICJ
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ISRAEL - A group of women identified as queens and princesses representing different South African kingdoms arrived in Israel this week, drawing sharp reactions back home.
The Israel Foreign Ministry posted a video on 3 September 2026 showing the delegation dancing and celebrating during the visit. The ministry described the trip as an opportunity to engage with Israeli organisations on innovation, technology, and cultural bridge-building between the two nations.
A delegation South Africa does not recognise
The post quickly drew scrutiny from South Africans, with many questioning who exactly the group represented. Several commenters disputed whether the women held any official standing or were acting on behalf of the South African government or its people.
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The scepticism was strong and swift, cutting across political lines.Some voiced firm support for the government's ICJ case and the Palestinian cause, while others pushed back against the official position and welcomed the visit as a sign of continued goodwill between ordinary citizens of both countries.
Mzansi reacts to the Israel visit
South Africans in the comments section had a lot to say:
@HerdboyG wrote:
"They are representing their families and they are not a delegation from South Africa."
@DrSo46245 said:
"You have been scammed 🤣😂😫 'Queens and Princesses' from where?"
@BoughBodega added:
"We don't know those people in South Africa. But we are very clear, free Palestine."
@Every1iswithGod shared:
"Very good. South Africa is studying the truth about Israel, that Israel is the center of the world and the most important humans are Israelis."
@SIBUSISO_m01 noted:
"Not everyone in South Africa is supporting what the current government is doing to our beloved Israel."
The responses reflected just how divided South Africans remain on the country's relationship with Israel.
SA case against Israel
The visit landed in an already charged space. South Africa formally filed genocide proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice in December 2023, arguing that Israel's military operations in Gaza violated the 1948 Genocide Convention. In August 2026, South Africa submitted a comprehensive dossier to the court detailing what it described as ongoing non-compliance by Israel.
Eastern Cape King visits Israel
Previously , Briefly News reported that King Buyelekhaya Zwelibanzi Dalindyebo and an AbaThembu delegation conducted a visit to Israel. The Israeli Embassy in South Africa shared photos of the king meeting Israel’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Gideon Sa'ar. South Africans shared their thoughts on King Dalindyebo's visit, speculating about whether it would earn him criticism
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