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BAFANA, BACKLASH AND BRAVADO: South Africa’s Government Responds to a Nation Under Fire

On the same day Bafana Bafana suffered a humiliating defeat, the South African government issued two official statements; one cheering the team, the other defending the country's record on xenophobia. The two statements reveal a government managing two crises at once, and struggling with both.
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BAFANA, BACKLASH AND BRAVADO: South Africa’s Government Responds to a Nation Under Fire

South Africa lost its opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against co-host Mexico 2-0 on June 11, with two players sent off, leaving Bafana Bafana to finish the game with...