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SA’s media often portrays foreigners in a bad light. This fuels xenophobia

Sikanyiso Masuku, University of South Africa and Sizo Nkala The media’s huge influence comes from the fact that it’s... Read more

24 Aug, 2023

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5 xenophobic myths about immigrants in South Africa debunked by researchers

Anthony Kaziboni, University of Johannesburg In South Africa, immigrants are often scapegoated as the root of socio-economic problems. In... Read more

26 Sep, 2022

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‘Immigrants are less likely to commit crime… they are falsely blamed by SA politicians and officials,’ report finds

Cape Town – A recent report published by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) suggests that all the blame... Read more

16 Sep, 2022

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Migrants in South Africa have access to healthcare: why it’s kicking up a storm

Kudakwashe Vanyoro, University of the Witwatersrand A political storm has erupted in South Africa after a video went viral... Read more

4 Sep, 2022

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‘Acts of lawlessness directed at foreign nationals shouldn’t be tolerated’ – Ramaphosa lashes xenophobic hospital protests

Johannesburg – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday condemned anti-immigrant protests that had prevented foreigners from accessing a... Read more

31 Aug, 2022

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South Africa’s woes fuel rise of Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla Lux Mohlauli

Soweto – Dressed in fatigues and a bulletproof vest, Nhlanhla Lux Mohlauli has marshalled the frustrations of ordinary South... Read more

29 Apr, 2022

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Xenophobia is on the rise in South Africa: Scholars weigh in on the migrant question

Steven Gordon, Human Sciences Research Council International migration in South Africa, particularly as it relates to the labour market,... Read more

16 Apr, 2022

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Operation Dudula member appears in court over voice note ‘inciting violence against foreign nationals’

Cape Town – A 36-year-old member of Operation Dudula was reportedly granted bail in Durban on Wednesday after he... Read more

6 Apr, 2022

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Operation Dudula’s Nhlanhla ‘Lux’ Dlamini to spend weekend behind bars

Cape Town – The leader of the vigilante group Operation Dudula, Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini is set to spend the... Read more

25 Mar, 2022

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Cyril Ramaphosa speaks on campaigns against foreign nationals

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned against organised formations mushrooming across South Africa, targeting foreign nationals, saying... Read more

22 Mar, 2022