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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...
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