South Africans line up for jobs after exodus of foreign workers

Ultra-nationalist protests forcing migrants to leave South Africa

South Africa is grappling with growing anti-immigrant tension driven by high unemployment, porous borders and ineffective governance. Thousands of migrants from neighbouring countries such as Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique have become the targets of ultra-nationalist groups pushing a deadline for them to leave. Rumeysa Codar reports

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South Africa Migration Crisis: Wits Expert Unpacks the Link Between Foreign Workers and Unemployment

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — As the South Africa migration crisis continues to dominate political and economic discourse, the relationship between foreign workers and local joblessness remains a highly contested issue. With the nation’s economic landscape strained by persistently high unemployment, the influx of regional migrants seeking better opportunities has become a volatile touchpoint. However, experts are urging []

Femi Otunbanjo: South Africa’s Xenophobia Has Become A Mob Reaction To Socioeconomic Problems

Otunbanjo says South Africans blame foreigners for unemployment, crime and worsening socioeconomic conditions.

South Africa: Betrayal of African unity or self-preservation?

The global rise in migration and the xenophobia that has accompanied it have shifted state discourses on migration governance. South Africa has become a headliner in this debate, p...