Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia was started on Saturday in response to Operation Dudula threatening and attacking immigrants. By Bernard Chiguvare and Masego Mafata. A new movement called Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia was formed on Saturday in response to ongoing attacks on immigrants. At the same time, people operating under the banner of Operation Dudula went around […]

Economic Freedom Fighter Julius Malema’s words on xenophobic attacks and South African men has touched a nerve around the country… and with expats around the world, including South African comedian Trevor Noah. Noah posted the video with a tweet saying: “I don’t always agree with Julius Malema but this statement on Xenophobic attacks in SA […]

South Africans are fighting back against gender based violence (GBV) and President Ramaphosa is promising a life sentence, no bail or parole for those who murder and/or rape women. The Carte Blanche team investigates this and more on Sunday 8 Sept. (and available for South Africans abroad in most countries to stream from Tuesday 10 […]

In its efforts to ramp up the fight against racism, xenophobia and discrimination, the South African government has launched a tool to assist in combating these intolerances. The tool comes in the form of a 67-page document known as the National Action Plan (NAP). The plan, which takes its cue from the Declaration Programme of […]

PRETORIA (Reuters) – South African police fired tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse rival marches by hundreds of protesters in Pretoria on Friday, after mobs looted stores this week believed to belong to immigrants. (See photos at bottom of story.) Anti-immigrant violence has flared sporadically in South Africa against a background of […]

As tensions mount between South African citizens and foreign nationals in Rosettenville and Pretoria West, and a protest march is planned in Tshwane tomorrow, Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has issued a media statement addressing the apparent resurgence of xenophobia. He said South Africa is not unique and that “as in other parts of the world, immigration […]

The photographic exhibit ‘On the Frontline’ couldn’t be more timely. With the xenophobic attacks on nationals from other African countries barely off the front pages of the news, the show focuses on the role numerous countries – what were called the Frontline States at the time – played in the battle against apartheid. Speaking at the […]

South Africans continue to stand and march together as a movement against violence sweeps the nation. Following last night’s march in Port Elizabeth, a huge peaceful rally – the People’s March Against Xenophobia – took place in downtown Johannesburg today and was said to have drawn more people than any such gathering since 1994. Except […]

South Africans have gathered at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg this evening for a candlelit vigil, organised by LeadSA, to say #NoToXenophobia. And those who couldn’t be there are lighting their own candles in solidarity. Natasha Minchenko‎ in Cape Town, sent the following photo collage, saying “I have Elias from Malawi here, Julia & Stones from Zimbabwe, Trezor […]

My name is Lovelyn Chidinma Nwadeyi. I am a Nigerian. Born in Nigeria to two Nigerian parents. Raised in Queenstown, Eastern Cape by those same Nigerian parents right up until I completed my Bachelors at Stellenbosch. Growing up in South Africa, I was always reminded by those around me that I was different to everyone […]

King Goodwill Zwelithini, the Zulu king held responsible by many for the fresh spate of xenophobic attacks, is addressing a stadium in Durban today in a bid to quell the violence. The Zulu monarch arrived at Moses Mabhida Stadium a few minutes ago. Ten thousand people are expected to listen to his address in which he will reportedly call […]

The last few days have not only been emotional for many South Africans left reeling after the death of five people in brutal xenophobic attacks…but also for our brothers and sisters across our borders. SAPeople has received an outpouring of messages from (angry and) heartbroken residents of other countries in Africa. Below are some of them. […]

South Africans are uniting in a stand against #xenophobia after recent attacks on foreign nationals in KwaZulu Natal have left five dead and thousands displaced. As headlines have spread around the world, South Africans have reacted with shock, outrage…and action. And it’s not just by sharing positive and unifying messages like “I’m an African before […]

It has been a sad day for South Africa as over 2,000 people brought Durban’s CBD to a standstill following days of xenophobic attacks in the KwaZulu Natal province. The recent flare up of attacks against foreign nationals has been blamed by some on a recent comment made by King Goodwill Zwelithini, King of the Zulus, saying “foreigners must go”. He […]

Whataboutery is being utilised to divert public attention in the South African online media sphere.

Shepherd Bushiri and his wife have made bold claims against the SAPS including allegations of demanding bribes and xenophobia.

Home Affairs issued in December has raised concerns about potential economic losses for South Africa due to a visa backlog

Visitors to SA may have to leave the country by the end of February if their visa renewals are not processed in time.

The EFF leader, Julius Malema, said no politician would build a sustainable career using xenophobic sentiments.

“As if what we already went through wasn’t enough, the government goes on to move us to this dreadful settlement” says fire survivor

“Jesus believed in justice, equality, truth, gentleness and mercy” says Alan Storey

Police and IPID silent on the investigation into the assault of Juma Igiranieza on 7 November

‘The brazenness of it all shows how they know South Africa has no law enforcement,’ one person said about the foreign-owned shop.

More than 24,000 prisoners are likely to be released of whom about 3,000 will be deported.

Over 35 organisations are set to join the protest, seeking President Cyril Ramaphosa’s and ministers’ attention. Operation Dudula, a group which has been widely accused of xenophobia, will march to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Thursday, 1 June. The march is against illegal immigration. OPERATION DUDULA’S MARCH TARGETS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION Operation Dudula said more than […]