Over the past months, the threat of violence against foreign nationals has spiked significantly. Along with this, the levels of impunity of those perpetrating such acts has also risen. Misinformation, disinformation, conspiracy theories and rumours have also created immeasurable fear, anxiety, financial loss and the undermining of social cohesion and South Africa’s democratic culture. Refugee […]

South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE), scheduled for 4th November, take place in a challenging municipal governance environment. Almost three decades after the adoption of the Constitution, local government still faces significant challenges, including declining municipal performance, weak financial management, deteriorating infrastructure, and growing public dissatisfaction with basic service delivery. BP 657 – The […]

It is now just over two months since the unofficial deadline, imposed by some organisations with a xenophobic agenda, for ridding South Africa of all undocumented persons. Vestiges of the campaigns still linger, and outbursts of xenophobic activities and divisive narratives continue to surface in the public domain. It is also clear that enough time […]