June 14, 2026
By Charles Kumolu,
Deputy Editor South Africa is once again edging towards pariah status, not globally as it did during the apartheid era, but within Africa itself.
Unlike the past, when apartheid made the country a target of international condemnation, South Africa’s current xenophobic posture towards African nationals has sparked widespread outrage across the continent.
The wave of solidarity shown to Mexico during last Thursday’s World Cup match against South Africa underscored the depth of resentment many Africans now feel towards a nation they once supported in its struggle against decades of white minority rule.
