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Samuel Okunade

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Samuel Okunade

Misplaced target: South Africa did not invent any of this. It inherited a continental habit and simply expressed it more violently than most.
XENOPHOBIA

Xenophobia is becoming Africa's new nationalism: South Africa is not alone

While South Africa often faces condemnation for xenophobic attacks, this article argues that anti-migrant sentiment is a continent-wide issue with deep historical roots,…

  • Samuel Okunade
6 min read
Bullying tactics: Operation Dudula members have taken it upon themselves to mount surveillance in public health centres, preventing foreigners from using South African clinics. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
CITIZENSHIP

Xenophobia, ignorance and civic deficits: Rethinking African attitudes toward migrants in public spaces

The hostility directed at migrants often stems from ignorance of civic rights and scapegoating by politicians wanting to deflect blame from their ineptitude

  • Samuel Okunade
5 min read