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Norwegian cyclist puts spotlight on refugees at World Cup finals stadium
26 May 2010 A long-distance Norwegian cyclist reaches World Cup finals stadium to see his giant football shirt unveiled before President Zuma and 70,000 spectators. -
UNHCR and South African police coordinate to protect refugees
29 Mar 2010 Protests against poor services in South Africa often end in attacks on refugees. Pumla Rulashe reports on UNHCR's efforts to enhance coordination with police to protect the vulnerable. -
Zimbabwean teenage asylum-seeker learns the high cost of freedom
17 Dec 2009 All 17-year-old Tsitsi wanted to do was go to school and earn a living – but the men transporting her to a better life had other plans for her. -
Urban refugees struggle to make ends meet in South Africa
7 Dec 2009 Telmore Mutinhima struggles to sleep on his threadbare mattress on an early South African morning. It’s his most treasured possession – it’s his only possession. -
South Africa: UNHCR condemns xenophobic violence in Western Cape
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Zimbabwean hotel worker has reason to smile again in South Africa
9 Nov 2009 Langton Sanyanga thought he would soon find a job in the hospitality industry after fleeing Zimbabwe for South Africa. He’s finally achieving his dream. -
Q&A: Norwegian bikes to South Africa for refugee awareness in run-up to World Cup
28 Oct 2009 Bjorn Heidenstrom hopes to display the world's largest football shirt at the World Cup finals in South Africa next year after biking through Europe and Africa to raise awareness about refugees. -
Mandela Day appeal draws apology for xenophobic attacks in South Africa
20 Jul 2009 Residents of an informal settlement outside South Africa's capital mark Mandela Day with an apology to refugees and migrants victimized during xenophobic attacks last year. -
UNHCR annual report shows 42 million people uprooted worldwide
16 Jun 2009