South Africa is once again facing rising xenophobic tensions, with protests in Durban targeting foreign nationals – many of whom are legally in the country. Authorities have relocated hundreds to safety as police try to contain the situation. The developments raise broader questions about migration, economic pressure, and political rhetoric in the country. We examine whether this is part of a recurring pattern – and what is driving hostility toward foreigners.
Chapters:
0:00 Days of anti-migrant tension in South Africa
4:13 Nomathamsanqa Masiko-Mpaka, Human Rights Watch
5:43 Why the recent upswing in hostilities?
9:43 The Nigerians caught up in South Africa’s violence
10:04 Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, Nigerian Consul General
11:54 Nigerian government repatriating its citizens
13:49 Why is South African govt failing to act?
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