xenophobia
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Xenophobia is nothing new to South Africa but experts warn attacks on foreigners could rise as nationalist campaign rhetoric heats up.
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Social and political issues continue to plague South Africa even 30 years after the end of apartheid. Instead of blaming poor leadership and a corrupt government, many are turning their anger against foreigners, with xenophobic attacks on the rise. One anti-immigrant group now even wants to run for office in the 2024 elections. But are migrants linked at all to the state of affairs in the country?
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