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A brave Zimbabwean woman, Rudo Sharon, has been campaigning tirelessly against xenophobia, violence, looting, and the murders of foreign nationals in South Africa. Her efforts to stand against these injustices have made her a prominent voice in the fight for human rights and dignity. However, her courageous activism has taken a dark turn. Recently, she…

Makumbirofa Farms Advocacy & Human Rights By Collen Makumbirofa — Makumbirofa Farms As I sit down to write this article, I am met with a sense of trepidation. Friends from overseas often reach out to me, asking about the current state of affairs in South Africa. I can sense their genuine concern, and I must…

In a tragic and disturbing development, four Pakistani spaza shop owners were shot and killed in a suspected ambush on Saturday evening, July 25, 2026. The incident occurred at the intersection of Zuurfontein and Orangerivier roads in Chloorkop, Kempton Park, near Tembisa, leaving the community in shock and mourning. A Tragic Loss and Rising Violence…

MAKUMBIROFA FARMS. Advocacy & Human Rights By Collen Makumbirofa  |  Makumbirofa Farms A community gathering point in Chegutu, Zimbabwe, where returnees and their families seek support. (Illustrative image, Makumbirofa Farms archive) Stitches now zigzag across the side of Shingirai Kurebwaseka’s head. His right arm is in plaster. His left foot, smashed by a hammer, is bound in…

Video of the March: a call for peace, order, and respect answered with violence By Collen Makumbirofa Makumbirofa FarmsAdvocacy & Human Rights Each and every time South African vigilante groups march, they attack and harass citizens from the Tsonga and Shangaan tribes. This is not an isolated incident. It is a pattern, and it is escalating….

MAKUMBIROFA FARMS Advocacy & Human Rights Reporting Breaking Report By Collen Makumbirofa · Makumbirofa Farms Advocacy Network Awoman was reportedly brutally attacked with a stone in the Finetown and Mountain View area south of Johannesburg, and was found near the corner by Maranatha Church. As of this report, she has not been identified, and her family has…

Makumbirofa Farms Advocacy & Human Rights By Collen Makumbirofa Advocacy & Human Rights Desk Aforeign national had just opened his tuckshop for the day when a group aligned with the anti-foreigner marches arrived at his door and demanded to know why he dared to trade. He told them plainly that he was closing. It made…

In recent times, a remarkable shift has taken place across South Africa—foreign tuckshop and small business owners are turning to private protection to safeguard their livelihoods. After years of neglect from the state and police, many entrepreneurs have resorted to paying ‘protection fees’ to courageous South Africans who stand guard over their businesses. These individuals…

Breaking Report Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa — July 23, 2026 Mr. Chika Ibe Mr. Chika Ibe, a Nigerian citizen, was killed in Cape Town, South Africa, by people believed to be police. The circumstances of his death have shaken the Nigerian community and reignited urgent questions about the safety of foreign nationals at the hands…

Breaking Report Witbank, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa — June 28, 2026 Musa Yunana Joe, a Nigerian businessman popularly known as “Big Joe,” was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside his shop in Witbank, Mpumalanga Province, on June 28, 2026. His killer has not been identified. His death lands amid rising anti-migrant tensions and heightened security concerns…

Makumbirofa Farms Advocacy · Human Rights · Community Justice Breaking Report Video of the March: a call for peace, order, and respect answered with violence By Collen Makumbirofa Makumbirofa FarmsAdvocacy & Human Rights Each and every time South African vigilante groups march, they attack and harass citizens from the Tsonga and Shangaan tribes. This is not…

A tragic incident has recently shocked the nation: a South African truck driver was attacked in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with his ears cut off as a warning to South Africans attacking foreigners. This brutal act underscores a grave issue—xenophobia and violence against foreigners must end. It is crucial to recognize that South Africans,…

In a shocking incident captured on video, a married woman involved in an illicit affair found herself unexpectedly trapped with her boyfriend at Masvingo Lodge in Zimbabwe. This alarming footage has ignited widespread discussion about the erosion of moral values and the breakdown of societal norms that once upheld the sanctity of marriage. Throughout history,…

Video below: MAKUMBIROFA FARMS Advocacy · Human Rights · Community Advocacy & Human Rights A call for restraint and conscience amid the Spaza Shop looting crisis By Collen Makumbirofa Makumbirofa Farms Editor’s note: Reports and video circulating on social media allege that people in Mpumalanga died after eating food connected to a looted Tuckshop. Police have…

Makumbirofa Farms Advocacy & Human Rights Moral order and the rule of law have been subverted. By Collen Makumbirofa · Makumbirofa Farms NATION IN CRISIS A symbolic representation of communities under threat Illustrative graphic. Makumbirofa Farms does not reproduce third-party press photography of ongoing violence out of respect for copyright and the dignity of victims. The South…

MAKUMBIROFA FARMS Advocacy & Human Rights Breaking Report Woman Abducted and Abused in Umhlanga, South Africa By Collen Makumbirofa | Makumbirofa Farms — Advocacy & Human Rights Desk A29-year-old woman has been abducted and abused in Umhlanga, South Africa, in an attack that has left another community shaken and another family in anguish. She was…

MAKUMBIROFA FARMS Advocacy & Human Rights MAKUMBIROFA FARMS Advocacy & Human Rights Intimidating business owners over who they hire doesn’t create a single new job. It drives away the capital South Africa needs to create millions of them. By Collen Makumbirofa Across parts of Gauteng and beyond, a troubling pattern has taken hold: groups confronting…

The fabric of South African society is tearing apart as a wave of xenophobic violence sweeps the nation. Spaza shops, vital community hubs, are being systematically looted and destroyed, leaving a trail of devastation and fear. The perpetrators, driven by hatred and Xenophobic sentiments, are targeting foreign nationals, creating a climate of terror. These same…

MAKUMBIROFA FARMS Advocacy · Human Rights · Rural Renewal Breaking Report By Collen Makumbirofa  |  Makumbirofa Farms Advocacy Desk ASomali shop owner in Vaal, Gauteng, stood alone in his doorway this week and refused to be moved. A group of South African looters tried to force their way into his shop, intent on stripping it bare the way…

MAKUMBIROFA FARMS Advocacy & Human Rights By Collen Makumbirofa — Makumbirofa Farms Protesters confront Tebogo Muhammad during the anti-immigration march in Marlboro, Alexandra. Footage: Itumeleng Maloka. ASouth African man, Tebogo Muhammad, was attacked by a xenophobic anti-immigrant mob in Marlboro, Alexandra, South Africa. ► Watch the Video: Mob Confronts Tebogo Muhammad in Marlboro Footage credit: Itumeleng…

Makumbirofa Farms Advocacy · Human Rights · African SolidarityAdvocacy & Human Rights Should 25,000 South Africans Be Removed From Zimbabwe? By Collen Makumbirofa  |  Makumbirofa Farms Advocacy Desk A Zimbabwean MP’s call to expel South Africans has ignited fierce debate — but Zimbabwe’s answer must be humanity, not vengeance. In response to xenophobia, violence, looting,…

MAKUMBIROFA FARMS Advocacy & Human Rights Advocacy & Human Rights By Collen Makumbirofa  |  Makumbirofa Farms Photo: Xenophobic violence in South Africa (file image, not the reported incident) AZimbabwean man, Takudzwa Moyo, was stabbed by South African thugs who demanded to see his passport. These men were not police officers. They were not immigration officials. They had no…

Makumbirofa Farms Advocacy & Human Rights By Collen Makumbirofa Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma wants every Zimbabwean out of South Africa — permit or no permit. It does not matter to her whether you are documented, working, paying rent, or raising your children lawfully in this country. Her position is simple and it is brutal: go home. Watch…

A story from Limpopo, South Africa, has captured people’s attention and stirred deep questions about the unseen world. The story revolves around a Zimbabwean man named Themba, who was working diligently on a farm in South Africa. What makes his story extraordinary is that he fell in love with a ghost – the spirit of…

Advocacy · Human Rights · Pan-African Voice Advocacy & Human Rights By Collen Makumbirofa  |  Makumbirofa Farms  |  Johannesburg The persecution of Christians persists in Nigeria. According to reports circulating through Christian advocacy networks, as many as 350 Christians were killed in Tegina, Niger State, between the 5th and 6th of July, allegedly by Fulani militants. This…