The University of Johannesburg severed its ties with Israel’s Ben-Gurion University in response to a campaign supported by more than 400 South African academics. 

Detailed evidence was placed before the university’s leadership showing clearly that the Ben Guiron University supports Israel’s crimes against Palestinians.

The campaign managed to gain the unprecedented support of over 400 South African academics, including 9 South African Vice-Chancellors and Deputy Vice-Chancellors; 11 Deans and Vice Deans; 19 Heads of Department; 175 University Professors and 125 Academic Doctorates.

Included in the list of supporters are some of South Africa’s leading voices and anti-apartheid stalwarts: Professors Neville Alexander, Kader Asmal, Allan Boesak, Breyten Breytenbach, John Dugard, Antjie Krog, Rashida Manjoo, Barney Pityana and Sampie Terreblanche.