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South Africa's Xenophobic Violence Crisis: Poverty, State Abandonment and a Fragile National Identity

South Africa faces a new wave of xenophobic violence, driven by economic strain and historical grievances. Experts link the unrest to global trends and state failures.

International Business Times UK · Jul 12

Xenophobia in South Africa: state’s complicity with gangs and vigilantes is threatening its ability to govern

Marches, Mozambicans murdered, state-sponsored evacuations, a nationally televised presidential address. Anti-immigrant mobilisation has again drawn the world’s attention to South Africa. The continental backlash threatens tourism, trade, diplomacy and investment opportunities in Africa’s largest economy, and is derailing its constitutional democracy.

The Conversation · Jun 17

South Africa’s anti-migrant campaigns use the language of democracy: why that’s dangerous

Anti-migrant campaigns in South Africa are increasingly being framed as acts of community protection. Protesters present their efforts as a response to community concerns about crime, unemployment and failing public services.

The Conversation · Jun 8

South Africa’s Operation Dudula vigilantes usher in new wave of xenophobia

The vigilante group turned political party increases its xenophobic rhetoric amid rising unemployment in South Africa.

Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2023

Xenophobia in South Africa: Vigilante groups target foreign-owned businesses

The anti-immigrant attitude is common in South Africa. But in recent months it has taken an organised shape in the form of a rapidly growing populist movement. Young people united as the movement called "Operation Dudula" are demanding that illegal immigrants be sent home. The ruling party, the ANC, will…

France 24 · Jun 30, 2022

S African minister suggests foreigners are to blame for no jobs

High unemployment rate in South Africa has led to locals often blaming foreigners for taking jobs ‘meant’ for them.

Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2022

Anti-migrant vigilante group Dudula stokes tensions in South Africa

Shopkeepers pulled down their metal shutters and foreign staff stayed out of sight as hundreds marched through a Johannesburg neighbourhood demanding that migrants leave and that their jobs go to South Africans.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2022

South African anti-immigration vigilante leader granted bail

For years, anti-immigrant sentiments have caused violent clashes in township communities around the country.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2022