South Africa — Afritondo

I swear if you throw a stone at random in Hillbrow, you are likely to hit a Zimbabwean. Or some other African. Who that stone hits is up to fate!

Migration, EssayWillard Tendai MasaraFebruary 26, 2021Zimbabwe, Xenophobia, South Africa, Ndebele, Shona, ZuluComment

Amakwerekwere series

Four flash fictions on life as a black foreigner in South Africa.

FictionWillard Tendai MasaraNovember 19, 2020Xenophobia, Harare, South Africa, AmakwerekwereComment

Akua

If we can kill ikwerekwere, we can kill any man, including our brother. In fact, we have killed our brother. Who then is safe?

FictionZamo MbheleSeptember 30, 2020Xenophobia, South Africa Comments

Village escapees

Village escapees is a tale of migration, dreams, disappointments, and hustle. It highlights the harsh realities of African migrants in their host countries. We follow the story of two young men who embark on a rough ride from Zimbabwe to South Africa in search of greener pastures.

“Nigerians are bringing crime to our country” – Debunking the lie used to rationalise xenophobia

They should also, whilst they are at it, do some soul searching. They should reflect on the value of human life. They should imbibe the spirit of pan-Africanism and embrace the principles of human rights.

PoliticsAllwell UwazuruikeSeptember 5, 2019Allwell Uwazuruike, Xenophobia, Nigeria, South Africa Comment

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