S5E104 · South Africa: Migration as a Political Target

South Africa: Migration as a Political Target

S5E104 · 2026-07-02 · 4 min

South Africa has seen renewed waves of xenophobic protests, with tensions remaining high despite a relatively calm demonstration on June 30. The country has faced recurring anti-migrant violence for two decades, and political parties - including allies of former President Jacob Zuma - are using the issue to strengthen their position ahead of local elections.

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