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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Alex Croft

Mandela’s dream of ‘rainbow nation’ shaken by wave of deadly anti migrant protests

Walking to collect her groceries in Johannesburg, Doris Mthebe watches a large group of men, women and children waving sticks and screaming: “Get them out”.

The Ivory Park suburb is just a short drive away from Alexandra Stadium, where 30 years ago Nelson Mandela outlined his vision for a tolerant, diverse South Africa in a landmark speech ahead of local elections.

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