Africans are leaving the continent in droves. Dashed hopes, unmet aspirations, lose of faith in their governments, botched up elections, mega corruption, theft of public coffers and unbridled poverty, which have led to fatalism and unmitigated Afro-pessimism. These are some of the reasons which are driving Africa’s potential and greatest investment – the indomitable youth – to risk their lives in the hands of ruthless sea merchants.
South Africa
Politics and Society Xenophobia is on the rise in South Africa: scholars weigh in on the migrant question
There is no evidence that international migrants are a major cause of unemployment in South Africa. Misinformation drives this misconception.
Politics and Society Diepsloot migrant family distraught and unbelieving
The wife and four children of Mbodazwe Banajo “Elvis” Nyathi, who was brutally killed in a xenophobic attack, are reeling from the shock, while other migrants live in fear.
Arts, Culture and Sport Grammy star Black Coffee: winning the world, losing at home
Despite controversy at home and a decade late, the Grammy win proves how much the world love’s South Africa’s biggest house music star.
Arts, Culture and Sport Reflecting on South African novelist K. Sello Duiker’s art of madness and social justice
His major work The Quiet Violence of Dreams is about a young man undergoing a mental breakdown, something that the novelist also experienced.
Politics and Society Zimbabweans live in fear of vigilantes in Diepsloot
“We can’t credit the crime in Diepsloot to foreigners. The poor infrastructure in this place plays a very big part in allowing crime to happen,” – Moalosi.
Politics and Society Cartoon | Attacks on immigrants ‘deeply worrisome and unfortunate’ — UN in SA
In this week’s cartoon, the killing of Zimbabwean Elvis Nyathi in Diepsloot has put the spotlight back on South Africa’s deeply worrisome and enduring problem—xenophobia.
Politics and Society South Africa: Operation Dudula members march through Durban’s city centre
The launch of the movement in Durban comes as President Ramaphosa cautions against “deeply disturbing” acts against immigrants
Politics and Society Xenophobia and the rise of fascist rhetoric
Government ministers and political leaders are going along with extremist Nhlanhla ‘Lux’ Dlamini in blaming migrants for the country’s problems. More violence will surely follow.