South Africa’s vexatious relationship with Israel once again finds itself in the headlines. The point, or rather a person, of contention? The beautiful and newly crowned Miss South Africa 2021, Lalela Mswane. Lalela has found herself in the eye of a political, social, and cultural storm for refusing to boycott the Miss Universe Contest to be held in Eilat, Israel on December 12, 2021. A few days ago, the South African government, led by the African National Congress (ANC) added its voice to the calls for Lalela to boycott the competition, drawing the displeasure of many in the pro-Israel space.
Miss South Africa's Voice Will Not Be Silenced
Miss South Africa's Voice Will Not Be…
Miss South Africa's Voice Will Not Be Silenced
South Africa’s vexatious relationship with Israel once again finds itself in the headlines. The point, or rather a person, of contention? The beautiful and newly crowned Miss South Africa 2021, Lalela Mswane. Lalela has found herself in the eye of a political, social, and cultural storm for refusing to boycott the Miss Universe Contest to be held in Eilat, Israel on December 12, 2021. A few days ago, the South African government, led by the African National Congress (ANC) added its voice to the calls for Lalela to boycott the competition, drawing the displeasure of many in the pro-Israel space.