Power and pleasure collide with Black hopes and dreams in the show that has sparked global conversation.
State spending has remained high despite public demands for greater fiscal discipline.
Organisations behind the wave of xenophobia use the language of participation, community and people’s power to justify marginalisation.
Several key actions that could help are not yet on the table, including mobilising other political parties as well as civic society to fight anti-foreigner hysteria.
The World Cup is selling football as inclusive and diverse. It’s not so for the African players migrating to play overseas.
