Wave of arrests made across South Africa as xenophobic tensions erupt into nationwide marches.
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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.
Neither South Africa nor Canada has reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, but now a last-16 place awaits.
South Africa and Canada are both competing in the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time.
The nation’s shock win against South Korea quelled criticism back at home after doubts about coach Hugo Broos’ team.
South Africa’s team has celebrated reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after defeating South Korea.
The solution is real socio-economic change in the country, and the labour movement is best positioned to push for it.
The rise in anti-migrant attacks in South Africa has already left several people dead, with hundreds trying to leave.
Xenophobic protest groups have demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country by June 30 .
