“It was no longer about the shooting anymore but hatred towards us Somalians” says shop owner.
Afrophobia
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.
Politics and Society New UNISA Chancellor Thabo Mbeki condemns xenophobic attacks
Former South African President, Thabo Mbeki was inaugurated as the new Chancellor of the University of South Africa (UNISA) this week. Mbeki condemned the xenophobic attacks and said “Those who organise and participate in these attacks, which must stop, must know that there is absolutely nothing revolutionary, progressive, patriotic, acceptable or of service to the people.”
Politics and Society South Africa proposes sinister new Afrophobic laws
Government’s proposals to clampdown on immigration and a recent disgraceful xenophobic march against African and Asian nationals living in South Africa reveals a society from top to bottom, across the political spectrum, confused and at odds with the values embraced by its Constitution.
Politics and Society Nigerians strongly react to xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Foreign African nationals are facing xenophobic attacks again in South Africa. This repeated action which seems to always find Nigeria at the centre has caused more friction, both diplomatically and within the citizens of the two countries. Strong reactions have come from Nigeria where many South African businesses operate, with threats made against South African businesses based in Nigeria.