After a wave of violence against immigrants, hundreds had camped outside a United Nations refugee agency office, asking for help leaving the country.
Tag: Cape Town (South Africa)
Wheels Up on More Flights to the African Continent
New nonstop flights are dramatically cutting travel time and linking more African cities to the Eastern Seaboard of the United States.
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Gave $16 Million to South African Model
Saad Hariri did not make the payments while he was prime minister, South African court records show, but the revelation is likely to tarnish his image.
One More Way to Die: Delivering Food in Cape Town’s Gig Economy
As food-delivery apps take off in South Africa, thousands of motorbike riders, many migrants desperate for work, have signed up. For some, it is their last job.
As Gang Murders Surge, South Africa Sends Army to Cape Town, and the City Cheers
Cape Town has become one of the world’s most dangerous cities, and the government has deployed troops to quell the violence. Many residents welcome the soldiers’ presence, but worry about what’s next.