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sundaytribune. co. za > opinion > 2026-05-30-why-scapegoating-foreign-nationals-will-not-fix-south-africa

Why scapegoating foreign nationals will not fix South Africa

10+ hour, 2+ min ago  (557+ words) As South Africa grapples with rising tensions over immigration and social decline, Ven. Sizwe Ngcobo warns against blaming foreign nationals for the country's failures. The Africa Day opinion piece calls for unity, lawful governance and Ubuntu-driven solutions instead of xenophobia,…...

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sundaytribune. co. za > sport > soccer > bafana > 2026-05-31-talking-points-bafana-bafanas-depth-tested-lyle-fosters-confidence-remains-a-concern

Talking points: Bafana Bafana's depth tested, Lyle Foster's confidence remains a concern

32+ min ago  (350+ words) Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster missed a penalty in their Fifa World Cup warm-up match against Nicaragua. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos fielded a makeshift team during the goalless draw with Nicaragua on Friday night at Orlando Amstel Arena, resting…...

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sundaytribune. co. za > news > 2026-05-31-march-and-march-calls-for-peace-and-calm-after-foreign-owned-shops-looted-in-estcourt

March and March calls for peace and calm after foreign-owned shops looted in Estcourt

47+ min ago  (679+ words) Calm has been restored to the Kwa Zulu-Natal Midlands town of Estcourt following sporadic incidents of looting on Friday that targeted shops owned by foreign nationals. Anti-illegal immigration movement March and March has appealed to its supporters for peace, restraint,…...

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sundaytribune. co. za > 2026-05-31-phala-phala-scandal-mkhwebane-foundation-calls-for-us-investigation-into-ramaphosa2

Phala Phala scandal: Mkhwebane Foundation calls for US investigation into Ramaphosa

47+ min ago  (456+ words) Ex-Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's foundation wants the United States government to investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa over the theft of foreign currency at his Phala Phala farm in Bela-Bela, Limpopo. u Mkhonto we Sizwe Party MP and ex-Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's…...

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sundaytribune. co. za > news > 2026-05-31-south-africas-anger-crisis-and-the-failure-to-turn-outrage-into-action

South Africa's anger crisis and the failure to turn outrage into action

1+ hour, 47+ min ago  (1029+ words) South Africa is caught in a cycle of outrage where public anger over corruption, crime, inequality and social injustice burns intensely but rarely leads to lasting change. Political economist Nco Dube argues that the country must move beyond social media-driven…...

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sundaytribune. co. za > opinion > 2026-05-31-weak-political-leadership-stokes-anti-immigrant-sentiment

Weak Political Leadership Stokes Anti-Immigrant Sentiment

1+ hour, 47+ min ago  (978+ words) Foreign nationals fearing attacks by the March and March movement sought refuge in Durban's Diakonia Centre on May 21. While it is true that the South African government is to blame for its silence, the home governments of these foreign nationals…...

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sundaytribune. co. za > sport > rugby > sevens > 2026-05-30-springbok-womens-sevens-left-with-mountain-to-climb-after-fiji-defeat

Springbok Women's Sevens left with mountain to climb after Fiji defeat

11+ hour, 51+ min ago  (459+ words) Springbok Women's Sevens flyer Maria Tshiremba scored their second try against Fiji in their final Pool B match at the Valladolid Sevens in Spain on Saturday. Image: @Springbok Women on X The Springbok Women's Sevens fought bravely before going down…...

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sundaytribune. co. za > fifa-world-cup-2026 > updates > 2026-05-28-2026-world-cup-desiree-ellis-brimming-with-pride-as-hugo-broos-names-26-man-bafana-bafana-squad

2026 World Cup: Desiree Ellis brimming with pride as Hugo Broos names 26-man Bafana Bafana squad

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (383+ words) Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis was brimming with pride at the national senior men's team Fifa World Cup announcement dinner on Wednesday night, praising the development of South African football. "We've grown leaps and bounds," Ellis said, backing up the…...

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sundaytribune. co. za > fifa-world-cup-2026 > updates > 2026-05-28-are-you-jas-cyril-ramaphosas-wild-promise-to-bafana

Are you jas Cyril? Ramaphosa's wild promise to Bafana

3+ day, 16+ min ago  (414+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa's promise of a public holiday if Bafana Bafana wins the Fifa World Cup is seen as wild unrealistic, given their history and challenging group in the expanded 48-team format. Seen here: SA President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) and…...

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sundaytribune. co. za > entertainment > books > 2026-05-28-yudhika-sujanani-celebrates-south-african-heritage-through-food-and-storytelling-in-new-book

Yudhika Sujanani celebrates South African heritage through food and storytelling in new book

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (546+ words) Yudhika Sujanani is celebrating South African heritage through the universal language of food in her new book, blending personal stories, cultural memories and beloved recipes into a heartfelt tribute to identity, family and tradition. South African celebrity chef Yudhika Sujanani…...