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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
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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