Several Nigerian artists have come out strongly condemning the violent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The artists include Tiwa Savage who cancelled her impending show in South Africa, American-Nigerian rapper Jidenna, Burna Boy, Davido, and Teni who sent various messages in solidarity with victims of the xenophobic violence. A number of South African artists also added their voice to the outrage, posting heartfelt message against xenophobia.
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Politics and Society Xenophobic violence spreads to Alexandra – where it started in 2008
“I don’t think I can stay here anymore. It is not safe and this happens every year” says Bangladeshi shop owner
Politics and Society The African Union and SA President Ramaphosa condemn xenophobic violence
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have condemned in the strongest terms, the incidents of violence against nationals of fellow African countries in South Africa. President Ramaphosa warned of action against criminals.
Politics and Society South Africa: Somalian shops in Khayelitsha looted after shooting
“It was no longer about the shooting anymore but hatred towards us Somalians” says shop owner.
Politics and Society South Africa: Africa Day workshop in Dunoon tackles xenophobia
Violent crime against immigrants was discussed at an information session hosted by the Institute for Healing of Memories and with the Claremont Main Road Mosque in Dunoon on Africa Day last week.
Politics and Society ‘Fake food’ in South Africa: myths, misinformation and not enough data
Foreign shop-owners in South Africa are accused of selling counterfeit food and food beyond its sell-by date. These claims are driven by politically charged opinions, not evidence.
Politics and Society South Africa: Refugee organisation condemns raids by Home Affairs
The South African government says it will continue to enforce immigration legislation with “full might of the law” and “no respite”.
Africans rising Malema and Shivambu’s xenophobic utterances are an attack on the values of Africanism and ubuntu
Recent xenophobic and Afrophobic utterances by Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu, two of the leading figures in South Africa’s EFF party, fly in the face of Africanism and ubuntu, says Blessing Vava.
Politics and Society Fighting Afrophobia: #Singabantu an Afrophobia Awareness Film launches on Africa Day
An organization in Johannesburg, South Africa Sophie A Kanza Foundation on Africa Day launches a video to promote Afrophobia Awareness and help efforts to fight the scourge.