The Government of South Africa announced today it will permit the Jewish community to transfer funds to Israel. The special concession was granted following representations made by a delegation comprised of South African Zionist Federation president Israel Maisels, Federation chairman Edel Horwitz and deputy chairman Maurice Porter.
The group was cordially welcomed by Premier Vorster and Foreign Minister Muller. In granting the concession, the Government said it was made purely on humanitarian grounds and for humanitarian purposes. The amount which the community will be permitted to transfer will be altered from time to time in the light of South Africa’s changing economic position and interests.
South African Jewish leaders described as “magnificent” the response of the Jews here to the appeals for solidarity with Israel and for maximum aid. Many non-Jews were joining in making contributions of money and offers for personal service in Israel where a first group of South African volunteers has already arrived and assigned to non-combatant duties.
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