South African riot policemen fire rubber bullets to disperse Somali and foreign nationals clashing with South African nationals during a protest march against illegal immigrants on February 24, 2017 in Pretoria, South Africa. PHOTO | FILE
What you need to know:
With a number of pro- and anti-immigrant activities lined up, discussions around xenophobia are unlikely to fizzle out any time soon.
The extensive media coverage of this new round of attacks is bad news for South Africa’s image, soft power and reputational capital. South Africa is the continent’s undisputed leader. For instance, it is home to Africa’s largest multinationals and top universities.
