http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/country/710/ en_GB_DOC South Africa http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160967/1/ The recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa and President Mbeki's "quiet diplomacy" towards Zimbabwe are signs that South Africa may not be ready to host the 2010 FIFA World cup, says editor Matthew Hennessey. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160930/1/ South Africa must stop deporting refugees back to Zimbabwe -- in violation of international law -- and grant them temporary asylum from the political repression that has forced so many to flee the country, says a human rights watchdog. From: Human Rights Watch http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83837 South African civic leader Patrick Bond discusses the parallels between his country's past and Zimbabwe's present crisis, noting how the South African president's "quiet diplomacy" has nurtured Zimbabwe's culture of corruption and cronyism. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83832 A group of South African women support their families by making recycled bottles into bead necklaces. The artisans -- and the steps they take to produce their crafts -- are featured in this slide show. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160698/1/ Cell phone help lines launched in response to the recent spree of anti-foreigner mob attacks are enabling South Africans to express their opposition to xenophobia, report incidents, and donate to emergency response units. From: Cell-Life