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South Africa faces growing African backlash over xenophobia, expert warns

South Africa faces growing African backlash over xenophobia, expert warns

by Ntokozo Yingwana | Jul 10, 2026 | News, Front Page, Regulation of Law & Policy

South Africa’s growing wave of anti-migrant sentiment is no longer just a domestic issue—it is increasingly shaping how the country is viewed across the African continent. Recent attacks, protests, and the displacement of foreign nationals have prompted concern...
PODCAST: Is middle class SA behind the hiring of illegal migrants like domestic workers?

PODCAST: Is middle class SA behind the hiring of illegal migrants like domestic workers?

by Jaclyn Modise | Jun 10, 2026 | Front Page, News

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Jo Vearey (African Centre for Migration & Society) about the state’s crackdown on undocumented migration, including fines of up to R1 million for employers hiring undocumented foreign nationals. The question raised: Is this...
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