Court Bans Gaza Protest Links to Cape Union Mart | Johannesburg News

Western Cape High Court rules that Palestine solidarity activists can no longer publicly link Cape Union Mart, its brands, or chairperson to Israel or Gaza-related atrocities — including claims of funding genocide or association with the State of Israel — but the boycott itself remains legal. The court emphasized lawful protest and defamation limits, ordered both sides to bear their own legal costs, and upheld activists’ right to criticize Israel while banning specific inflammatory statements. Despite the ruling, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign vows to continue its protests, citing nearly two years of activism against the company’s alleged complicity in Gaza’s suffering — though the court found insufficient factual basis for their allegations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e97854a81d3327c