South Africa – Israeli Diamond Trader Murdered in Johannesburg

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    South Africa – An Israeli citizen was killed Monday evening in South Africa. The exact circumstances surrounding his death are unclear as of yet, but he apparently died in an armed robbery somewhere in Johannesburg.

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    The victim, Michel Rubinek, 40 years of age worked as a diamond merchant, and transferred his residence to South Africa many years ago.

    Mr. Rubinek was the owner of Rubinek Diamonds cutting factory in Johannesburg

    The ministry said the man’s family had been notified of his death.

    Personal safety in South Africa in general and Johannesburg in particular has become increasingly compromised, and local police often find themselves outgunned by criminals.


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    In the trade.
    In the trade.
    15 years ago

    this is horrific!!! hashem Yeracheim!

    Ex-South African
    Ex-South African
    15 years ago

    No surprises here. Its same old same old in South Africa. With tens of thousands of yidden still living there, it is incumbent upon us to daven for their safety. I lived there and so I know it’s not such a simple matter to up and leave the country. It’s a country with one of the highest crime rates per catipa. Hashem yerachem.

    Lumberyard
    Lumberyard
    15 years ago

    One thing is sure. Nobody kills those who work for the chevra Kaddisha! Those diamond dealers were always in trouble, as far as I know!!

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    15 years ago

    #3 – what a stupid thing to say.
    May HKB”H grant a nechama to the family!!

    FVNMS
    FVNMS
    15 years ago

    Please allow me to jump on th #3 bashers: Idiot.

    Dave
    Dave
    15 years ago

    This is a very strange comment., You really think killers care so much about their victims. Everyone is a target ”
    Well, I definetly think Lumberyard is Right about it. People definetly look out on more rich and wealthy people, especially diamond dealers.

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    15 years ago

    What does this have to do with the tragedy that happened?!??!

    Michael Cohen
    Michael Cohen
    15 years ago

    I know family, and I new Michel Rubinek very well he was an outstanding man. He gave his all to country and was one hundred percent for South Africa. The people who worked for him and earned through him will miss him.

    South Africa is a much poorer place today.

    Buyisile
    Buyisile
    15 years ago

    We really live in a sick country, good people are being robed of their bread for their families because of this murderes. I might say I worked with Michel 4 years, he was really a good caring man he was like a father to me. I agree with you Michael people who worked with him will miss him. May His Soul Rest In Peace. He was young and had a vision of growing his business further, but this monkeys robbed him of hi dream.

    Yuri Adir
    Yuri Adir
    15 years ago

    Michel killing was a hit, so much is already clear from his killers, the killer is another Israeli for sure…..

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    15 years ago

    My deepest sympathy goes to Michel Rubinek’s family both here and in Israel. On hearing the news I intuited a ‘HIT’ for sure. News today reported that almost simultaneously a prominent diamond dealer was executed by a car bomb in Tel Aviv and rumours suggest there may be a link… When will this stop? Probably after we emmigrate!

    Ralph Rubinek
    Ralph Rubinek
    15 years ago

    To hear my cousin is dead, to know how the Rubinek family suffered in Poland and to see this 60 years later just breaks my heart. Whats happenikng in South Africa is a crime against humanity. Where is the United Nations, where is the outrage? Us Jews have learned nothing by staying silent.