FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Bafana Bafana lift SA’s mood — and reputation — as xenophobia tears us apart | Africa Front
By Africa Front Staff
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Bafana Bafana lift SA’s mood — and reputation — as xenophobia tears us apart
Outside soccer, the world has seen South Africa’s growing xenophobia and it has not done the country any favours. Those fanning the flames would do well to consider the inclusive nature of the sport.
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