Mandela Day: What his legacy means in today’s South Africa
As South Africa grapples with inequality and division, Mandela Day has taken on new political significance.

As South Africa grapples with inequality and division, Mandela Day has taken on new political significance.




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Veteran mediator William Ury reflects on how the fine art of diplomacy is essential at holding the world together.

Protests in South Africa after campaign groups set June 30 as a deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country.

Anti-migrant groups had given a deadline to undocumented foreigners to leave by June 30.
Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave.
Anti-migrant groups have demanded undocumented foreigners leave the country by Tuesday.

An unofficial June 30 deadline was set by anti-immigration groups for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.
An anti-immigrant June 30 deadline not recognised by authorities is fuelling fear among migrants.

Thousands of undocumented migrants in South Africa are rushing to leave after anti-immigrant protests.
Nigerians are returning home after facing a wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa.
Stephen Eustaquio scores in stoppage time as Canada win first knockout match in a World Cup.