THE world is in crisis. South African townships and marginalised communities mirror the strife that plagues many poor and working-class communities across the globe.
France is in flames: immigrant communities, that French society has failed to integrate, protest police brutality and the death of a 17-year old immigrant. The scenes are from a war zone, with skyscrapers, Renaissance libraries and official residences and buildings blazing. It’s reminiscent of the Blitzkrieg bombing of World War II.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off in France in September. France, which is home to the Tour De France and the drama of the French Open tennis championship, is no stranger to extravagant sporting spectacles. It forms part of the Union of European Football Associations (Uefa) family, thrilling millions of fans the world over.
The rich sporting heritage of the French, as well as