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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1946, Martin Wong, American painter (died 1999) was born. In 1953, Ivan Toms, South African physician and activist (died 2008) was born. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1981, Susana Barreiros, Venezuelan judge was born. In 1984, Morné Steyn, South African rugby player was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1991, Mokhtar Dahari, Malaysian footballer and coach (born 1953) passed away. In 1998, Panagiotis Kondylis, Greek philosopher and author (born 1943) passed away. In 2003, Zahra Kazemi, Iranian-Canadian freelance photographer (born 1948) passed away. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

South Africa: 'Phantsi, Afrophobia!' - Cape Town Artists and Activists Reject Hatred

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June 22, 2026

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[GroundUp] World Refugee Day events show African solidarity

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GroundUp News

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· Jun 22, 2026

“Phantsi, Afrophobia!” – Cape Town artists and activists reject hatred

World Refugee Day events show “African solidarity”

Yen.com.gh

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· Jul 2, 2026

South African: Jacinta Ngobese Zuma explains why her group is not going after others but Africans

Jacinta Zuma, leader of South Africa's March March, in an interview with a Ghanaian TV, explained why the protest is not targeting others but only Africans.

New Politics Magazine

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· Jul 8, 2026

Understanding the rise of Afrophobia in South Africa — and how we resist it

The rise of Afrophobia in South Africa cannot be understood outside the context of deep inequality, unemployment, dispossession, political manipulation, and the failures of post-apartheid transformation. The post Understanding the rise of Afrophobia in South Africa — and how we resist it appeared first on New Politics.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Xenophobia: ‘South Africa is nothing without the rest of Africa’ — MTN Group Chairman condemns anti-foreigner sentiment

South Africa’s economic growth and future are inextricably tied to the rest of the continent, and the country is “nothing without Africa,” MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas declared in a sweeping and unsparing condemnation of ongoing xenophobic violence and anti-foreigner sentiment. The post Xenophobia: ‘South Africa is nothing without the rest of Africa’ — MTN Group Chairman condemns anti-foreigner sentiment appeared first on Vanguard News.

TRT World

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· Jul 10, 2026

South Africans rally to protect migrants amid xenophobic protests

Following a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, documented migrants are also becoming targets. TRT World's Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg, where community groups and concerned citizens are working to protect vulnerable foreign nationals, oppose xenophobia and Afrophobia, and ensure immigration laws are enforced without violence.

South Africa Today

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· Jun 25, 2026

Congolese Nationals in Cape Town Call for Unity Amid Anti-Immigrant Protests

CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE — As a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups rapidly approaches, Congolese nationals in Cape Town are calling for unity among Africans. Foreign residents are voicing serious concerns regarding their livelihoods and safety as nationwide marches targeting undocumented foreign nationals are planned across South Africa. Collette Furaha, a Congolese national []

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Related coverage for "South Africa: 'Phantsi, Afrophobia!' - Cape Town Artists and Activists Reject Hatred": GroundUp News — “Phantsi, Afrophobia!” – Cape Town artists and activists reject hatred. Yen.com.gh — South African: Jacinta Ngobese Zuma explains why her group is not going after others but Africans. New Politics Magazine — Understanding the rise of Afrophobia in South Africa — and how we resist it. Vanguard News — Xenophobia: ‘South Africa is nothing without the rest of Africa’ — MTN Group Chairman condemns anti-foreigner sentiment. TRT World — South Africans rally to protect migrants amid xenophobic protests. South Africa Today — Congolese Nationals in Cape Town Call for Unity Amid Anti-Immigrant Protests