South Africa

Xenophobia on the rise in South Africa

Continuing poverty in South Africa is fuelling a sense of grievance and the blaming of ‘foreigners’ and immigrants for the economic crisis leading to a rise in violent and xenophobic attacks, reports Rob Dyer.

The ANC and SACP head towards final rupture

South Africa still lacks a credible, independent left alternative, but will the current split between the African National Congress and the South African Communist Party create the space for one? Rob Dyer reports.