He suggested an annual tax of $250 on each emigre family.

Harris also said South African Jews had a responsibility that went beyond the Jewish community.

“It is clearly a priority to look after our own Jewish community,” he said, but added that Jews also had a responsibility “as proud South Africans in a new democracy” to their country.

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