Imagine a 46 year old so-called leader of the opposition, who mobilises people to vote for him and his party and then escapes to the USA, 9 days after the elections and remains there on holiday for 6 months. Leaving his party without any direction.
South Africa 🇿🇦 is facing renewed travel warnings, with Australia joining the United States and the United Kingdom in raising safety concerns.
The Austrialian Authorities highlight violent crime, robberies, carjackings and smash-and-grab incidents affecting travellers in major cities, airports and transport routes.
It is profoundly heartbreaking to witness another surge of xenophobic violence in #SouthAfrica this week. Hundreds have marched on Parliament, thousands of families have been displaced, and lives have been tragically cut short.
These include at least five Ethiopians killed earlier in the attacks, and five Mozambicans who died in Mossel Bay. Thousands more are now fleeing for their lives.
To see South Africa turn to xenophobia is a tragic betrayal of the country's struggle for independence and freedom. African nations stood united to dismantle apartheid. Ethiopia proudly supported "Madiba," Nelson Mandela, in 1962 and issued him a passport so he could travel the continent. Other countries helped in many ways, including with political and financial support.
Disagreements and grievances must be addressed by the justice system and the rule of law, never through vigilante violence and collective punishment.
South Africa deserves better. Africa deserves better.
Stop the hate. Protect the vulnerable. Uphold our shared humanity.
🇿🇦 “We want the foreigners to come back now!”
— Factory workers in South Africa have taken to the streets to protest the dismissal of foreign workers, warning that the move could disrupt production and put jobs at risk. They argue that many industries rely heavily on skilled foreign labour, with insufficient local workers available to fill the gap.
South Africa needed Africa. But Africa did not automatically back South Africa. Beyond Game Day unpacks why some African fans supported Mexico, and what that says about how South Africa is viewed by fellow Africans.
Watch Beyond Game Day now: https://t.co/IQXXU3ZmxD
🏆 Referee announced for 2026 #SuperCup!
We're pleased to share that Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the highly anticipated match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg.
The bad news is that travelers from #Uganda are barred from going to the UAE. The good news is that I had no intention of going to the UAE.
They can have their sandlot. I’m going to enjoy some matooke.
Winning!