Xenophobic Violence

In their new book, photojournalists Alon Skuy and James Oatway situate their often harrowing images among contextual writing

When considering Herman Mashaba’s new political plans, the South African public must reckon with the former mayor of Johannesburg’s actual record

The multifaceted and complex issues facing the continent can only be tackled effectively together

Rights group calls for South Africa to show stronger leadership

The experiences of non-nationals in SA’s public health care system are more complex and varied than implied by the dominant discourse on "medical

Despite the home affairs minister stating otherwise, Africans who have fled to SA from horrific conflict are still living in fear

How does one cope with living in South Africa? Positive narratives and acts of charity that don’t tackle institutional problems aren’t enough

On Tuesday the justice, crime prevention and security (JCPS) cluster outlined several interventions to help quell recent violent incidents

Faced with the same problem, South Africa is turning to the familiar toolkit to explain a recurrent problem.

It makes no sense that the only foreign nationals who are being scapegoated are those who happen to be black

Men violate women, we detest foreigners, we loot — and 5 000 workers will lose their jobs and homes because their bosses are thieves

We cannot as citizens remain silent while opportunistic looting, accompanied by violence, continues and our fellow Africans continue to be humiliated

South Africans have been crying out for leadership, longing for an official condemnation of the scourges of gender-based violence and xenophobia

The president says the state should oppose bail and parole for rapists and killers of women and children

South Africans and migrants alike struggle to lead dignified lives. People are desperate and fed up