Editorial: Foreigners are not to blame for unemployment, crime and the state of public services. Leaders should have the courage to say so more clearly

Amnesty International South Africa has warned that stronger political leadership is urgently needed to address rising xenophobia and prevent a repeat of past violence.

Reflecting on South Africa's journey from a beacon of hope to a nation grappling with xenophobia, the writer explores the urgent need for unity and understanding in the face of…