The economic and social conditions in which anti-migrant sentiment has exploded in South Africa include high joblessness and a collapse of government services.

The Stefanovic saga represents a high-profile example of the transfer of journalism’s hard-earned credibility into a rapidly growing alternative media sphere.

The former TV host can now follow a well-worn right-wing path in the US and UK. Getting fired was likely the best thing he could have done for his brand.

If you want to help, an aid expert advises you to donate cash to nonprofits involved in local rescue and recovery efforts.