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Joburg unites for anti-xenophobia soccer tournament

“Politicians should stop scapegoating immigrants and focus their energy on finding solutions to the country’s problems,” says activist

About 18 teams representing communities such as Hillbrow, Doornfontein, Jeppestown, Joubert Park, Marshalltown, Berea, Newtown, Yeoville, Observatory, and Kensington participated in the anti-xenophobia soccer tournament in a show of unity by Johannesburg’s inner-city neighbourhoods. Photos: Kimberly Mutandiro
On Saturday, residents from different inner-city Johannesburg communities participated in a soccer tournament against xenophobia at Bez Valley Park.
The tournament was organised by Jozi Parliament with members of the Siyafana Sonke Campaign and Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia. The Siyafana Sonke Campaign was formed by different organisations to help share messages of love and unity to counter anti-immigrant hate speech and the planned 30 June shutdown by March and March and affiliated groups.
The aim of the tournament is to show that there…

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