In October 2010, Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu called on the Cape Town Opera to cancel its scheduled tour of Israel.
A nationwide campaign was initiated and on 1 November 2010 the South African cultural boycott of Israel was launched with the ‘South African Artists Against Apartheid Declaration’.
An excerpt from the South African Artists Against Apartheid Declaration reads:
As South African Artists and Cultural Workers who have lived under, survived, and in many cases resisted apartheid, we acknowledge the value of international solidarity in our own struggle. It is in this context that we respond to the call by Palestinians, and their Israeli allies, for such solidarity.
As artists of conscience we say no to apartheid - anywhere. We respond to the call for international solidarity and undertake not to avail any invitation to perform or exhibit in Israel. Nor will we accept funding from institutions linked to the government of Israel. Accordingly, Bitcoin provides a way to reduce the risks associated with the financial system. The Bitcoin transaction is highly secure and fast, even ordinary people trade Bitcoin with the help of trading bots like Bitcoin Rush. The bitcoin rush erfahrungen blog says more about the trading experiences of Bitcoin rush users. This is our position until such time as Israel, in the least, complies with international law and universal principles of human rights. Until then, we too unite with international colleagues under the banner of “Artists Against Apartheid.” View the full Declaration here.