ASHRAF HENDRICKS | Issue #11 - Herri

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A photo-essay by photographer Ashraf Hendricks, with a collection of images of Palestinian solidarity in Cape Town, South Africa between the periods of 2014-2025, showcasing the determination of the community to connect our joint struggles against apartheid.

Hundreds of Palestine supporters marched to Parliament on 5 April 2025, calling for an end to genocide in the Gaza Strip. The protest marked Al-Quds Day, an international day where supporters oppose the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory. (Photo: Ashraf Hendricks/ GroundUp)

Palestinian flags hang on the walls of the Heideveld flats in Cape Town during iftar in Ramadan on 30 March 2024 (Photo: Ashraf Hendricks/ GroundUp)

Jews gather in Sea Point in Cape Town on 20 October 2023 in support of Palestine. The picket was called a ‘Shabbat against genocide’ and organsied by South African Jews for a Free Palestine.

Hundreds of Palestinian supporters march to Parliament in Cape Town on 12 May 2021. The march comes after Israel’s air strikes on the Gaza Strip.

Hundreds of Palestinian supporters march to Parliament in Cape Town on 12 May 2021. The march comes after Israel’s air strikes on the Gaza Strip.

Hundreds of protesters gather in Cape Town on 1 November 2023 calling for the closure of the Israeli embassy.

Hundreds of protesters gather in Cape Town on 1 November 2023 calling for the closure of the Israeli embassy.

Hundreds of protesters gather in Cape Town on 1 November 2023 calling for the closure of the Israeli embassy. (Photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp)

Tens of thousands march through Cape Town in solidarity with Palestinians on 11 November 2023.

A pro-Israel protest is disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters in Sea Point, Cape Town on 12 November 2023. (Photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp)

Police and pro-Palestine protesters clash after disrupting a pro-Israel protest in Sea Point, Cape Town on 12 November 2023. (Photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp)

Police and pro-Palestine protesters clash after disrupting a pro-Israel protest in Sea Point, Cape Town on 12 November 2023. (Photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp)

Protesters gathered outside the US Consulate in Cape Town on 8 August 2025. Protesters were calling on America to stop supporting Israel’s war in Gaza. Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp)

Protesters gathered outside the US Consulate in Cape Town on 8 August 2025. Protesters were calling on America to stop supporting Israel’s war in Gaza. Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp)

Protesters put up a banner outside the UK consulate in Cape Town 1 August 2025. Protesters gathered outside the consulate demanding immediate relief for the people in Gaza, including the provision of aid, medical relief and shelter.

Over a thousand people marched through the streets of Cape Town on 13 October 2023 in support of the people of Palestine.

Thousands of protesters march in Cape Town in support of the people of Palestine on 9 August 2014.

Hundreds march in Cape Town on 26 August 2017 calling for Palestinian prisoners to be released from Israeli captivity.

Thousands march to Parliament in Cape Town, on 26 July 2017. Protesters were marching against the installation of metal detectors and other security measures at the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.

Thousands march to Parliament in Cape Town, on 26 July 2017. Protesters were marching against the installation of metal detectors and other security measures at the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.(Photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp)

Hundreds of Palestinian supporters march to Parliament in Cape Town on 12 May 2021. The march comes after Israel’s air strikes on the Gaza Strip.

Over a thousand people marched through the streets of Cape Town on 13 October 2023 in support of the people of Palestine.

A demonstrator stands in front of a mural of Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock mosque in Salt River during a pro palestinian march in Cape Town on 22 October 2023. Protesters were marching calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. (Photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp)

Protesters put up a banner outside the UK consulate in Cape Town 1 August 2025. Protesters gathered outside the consulate demanding immediate relief for the people in Gaza, including the provision of aid, medical relief and shelter.

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