South Africa’s media often portrays foreigners in a bad light. This fuels xenophobia: A refugee child in South Africa plays on a road side after attacks on foreigners in 2008. Photo by Alexander Joe/ AFP) (Photo by ALEXANDER JOE/AFP via Getty Images The media’s huge influence comes from the fact that it’s capable of affecting …
Xenophobia does not tell the full story of migration in South Africa: Refugees and asylum seekers were forced to live in the open in Cape Town following xenophobic attacks in 2019. Brenton Geach/via Getty Images The dominant story of migration in South Africa is that of xenophobia. The subject is regularly in the news with …
Xenophobia is on the rise in South Africa: scholars weigh in on the migrant question: Protesters march down a street in Durban, South Africa, in April, demanding an end to illegal migration. Rajesh Jantilal/AFP/Getty Images International migration in South Africa, particularly as it relates to the labour market, is a highly contentious topic. We, the …
Xenophobia in South Africa: how family members influenced Nigerians to flee or stay: The first group of 200 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa in 2019 arrives in Lagos. PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images In early September 2019, xenophobic attacks escalated dramatically in two large South African cities, Johannesburg and Pretoria, as well as adjoining …
Nigerians refer to violence as ‘intergroup conflict’: what’s actually at play is xenophobia: Parents of abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School wail in Kaduna, Nigeria Kola Sulaimon/AFP/Getty Images Nigeria, a country of over 208 million people, is made up of more than 250 ethnic groups. Its history is littered with ethnic rivalry and competition. …
Integrating languages should form part of South Africa’s xenophobia solutions: Integrating African languages could help deal with some xenophobia in South Africa. MICHELE SPATARI/AFP via Getty Images In the last decade or so, xenophobic attacks have made headlines a number of times in South Africa. The most recent wave occurred in August and September 2019, …
Telling the complex story of ‘medical xenophobia’ in South Africa: People affected by xenophobic violence queue prior to being transported back to their countries from Johannesburg, South Africa. Kim Ludbrook/EPA-EFE The phrase “medical xenophobia” is often used to describe the negative attitudes and practices of South African health care professionals towards refugees and migrants. It …
The Latest: Spirited Obama speech attacks xenophobia, graft Source: AP: Former U.S. President Barack Obama is taking aim at the “utter loss of shame among political leaders when they're caught in a lie and they just double down and lie some more.” Obama's spirited speech in South Africa is his highest-profile address since leaving office. …
South Africa in the news: Xenophobia: JUST IN: South African mob kills 2 Nigerians: Two Nigerians were reportedly killed on Thursday, April 6, during a mob attack against foreigners in Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa. While Martins Cobham, Nigerian high commissioner to South Africa&comma …: “South Africa” – BingNews Eskom in talks over 37 purchase …
South Africa in the news: Xenophobia: Again, five Nigerians attacked in South Africa: The Nigeria Union in South Africa, on Tuesday said five Nigerians had been attacked in Polokwane, Limpopo Province of that country in renewed xenophobic attacks. Mr Collin Mgbo, Secretary of the Union in the Province, told the News Agency of Nigeria , …
South Africa in the news: Xenophobia: Senate Cancels Trip to South Africa after House of Reps Insisted on Sending Separate Delegation: The Senate has cancelled its planned trip to South Africa over recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in that country. Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided at Wednesday’s plenary, announced the cancellation …
South Africa in the news: South Africa: Senate’s visit will aid campaign against xenophobia – Nigerian community: The Nigerian community in South Africa says the plan by the Senate to send a delegation to that country over the xenophobic attacks is a welcome development. Mr Ikechukwu Anyene, the President of the Nigeria Union, South Africa, …
South Africa in the news: South-Africa Xenophobia Attacks, African Embassies Rescue Nationals: The Zimbabwean embassy in South Africa says it is keeping lines of communication open to assist Zimbabweans affected by the xenophobia attacks in South Africa. This comes as the African governments engage South African authorities to curb xenophobia attacks.: “South Africa” – BingNews …
South Africa in the news: Xenophobia in South Africa and Nigeria, By Omano Edigheji: Just as they are outraged about the xenophobia against Nigerians in other countries, Nigerians should be equally outraged by xenophobia within the country, which is based on religious and ethnic lines. We cannot condemn xenophobia based on nationalities …: “South Africa” …
South Africa in the news: The link between public violence and xenophobia in South Africa: Violent protest is used to claim or consolidate power and authority while furthering political and economic interests. Over the past decade South Africa has seen a strong connection between political protests and the looting of foreign-owned business.: “South Africa” – …
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South Africa in the news: The link between public violence and xenophobia in South Africa: South African media recently published an unsettling interview with Mandla Matikinya, a branch leader of the African National Congress (ANC) Youth League. In it he advocated looting foreign-owned shops over schools and public buildings. This was in the …: “South …
A south african city selected video: Attacks against foreigners in the South African city of Durban have sent thousands fleeing into camps after their businesses were looted and burned to the ground. At least six people have been killed. South African President Jacob Zuma and members of parliament called for calm and offered their condolences …