South Africa’s small Muslim political party Al Jama-ah is gaining support due to the conflict in Gaza and sees itself as a potential coalition partner for the African National Congress after next week’s vote, its leader said on Wednesday. Solidarity with the Palestinians is a popular position in South Africa, where many people liken their treatment by Israel to the plight of its own Black majority during apartheid — a comparison strongly rejected by Israel. South Africa has also taken Israel to the World Court on accusations of genocide, which Israel denies. Polls suggest that the ANC, which …