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The economy of hatred: What the anti-migrant wave tells us about SA's broken economic model
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (381+ words) When basic needs go unmet, competition for scarce resources feels existential. And when political entrepreneurs with a megaphone tell you that migrants are the reason the clinic is overwhelmed, or that your child did not get a school place, or…...
The Boy In The Red And White Striped Shirt
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (309+ words) Long time readers of my Letters From Zimbabwe and followers of events here, will know that South Africa has long been our safe haven. This week everything changed. Leaving that behind is one thing but this is what Zimbabweans are…...
Foreign nationals in limbo at Musina camp as border delays mount
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (407+ words) Thousands of foreign nationals are living in limbo at the Musina Showgrounds temporary camp after document hitches and delays left them unable to cross into Zimbabwe through the Beitbridge border post. Many have overstayed their visa in South Africa and…...
Zimbabwean regime shouldn't play reckless political games with citizens fleeing Afrophobic attacks in South Africa
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (859+ words) When political rhetoric disconnects entirely from reality, the resulting narrative is not just absurd; it is dangerous." If you value my social justice advocacy and writing, please consider a financial contribution to keep it going. Contact me on Whats App:…...
Chivayo CAB 3 "bribes" backfire
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (580+ words) Former freedom fighter Reuben Zulu argued in his application that Parliament's approval of the proposed constitutional changes was "contaminated" by allegations of corruption and unlawful inducements offered to MPs. The application was filed on Tuesday, the same day the National…...
South Africa's anti-migrant fury threatens to turn it into a fascist state
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (882+ words) The unfolding crisis of anti-migrant sentiment and protests in South Africa is not merely a localized outburst of frustration. If you value my social justice advocacy and writing, please consider a financial contribution to keep it going. Contact me on…...
She Quit Her Finance Job to Live on a Remote Wildlife Reserve in Zimbabwe. She Says She'd Do It '10 Times Over' (Exclusive)
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1070+ words) Alex Blumenfeld'burst into tears the first time she arrived at the wildlife reserve she now calls home. After years of dreaming about working in conservation, the 24-year-old couldn't believe she had finally made it to a remote reserve in southeastern…...
If the "leaked intelligence report" is true, Tagwirei's presidential ambitions are effectively dead
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (978+ words) The recent circulation of an alleged 21-page intelligence and risk assessment dated 27 June 2026 has sent shockwaves through Zimbabwe's political landscape." If you value my social justice advocacy and writing, please consider a financial contribution to keep it going. Contact me…...
Zimbabwe Vigil Diary 27th June 2026
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (195+ words) The Zimbabwean - Next Vigil meeting outside the Zimbabwe Embassy. Saturday 4th July 2026 from 2 " 5 pm. We meet on the first and third Saturdays of every month. On other Saturdays the virtual Vigil will run. - ROHR Fundraising Beach Event. Saturday 11th July 2026. - The Restoration…...
Zimbabwe arrests man over recruitment for Russian army
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (190+ words) Several investigations, including one by AFP, have exposed how Russia has lured men from African countries with promises of well-paid jobs, only to force them to fight on the Ukrainian front line. The 36-year-old suspect was arrested while escorting one…...