The Causes of  Xenophobia in South Africa?

What is the trigger for Xenophobia in South Africa?

In South Africa, apartheid, according to Harris (2001: 70), engendered the Xenophobic mind-sets witnessed in present day South Africa, in that the oppression of more especially the black national during the apartheid regime caused some to be close-minded, to mistrust and remain suspicious of foreigners.

What is the root cause of xenophobia?

The latter include the regular refrain that xenophobia is ’caused’ by factors such as ‘low self-esteem‘, ‘ignorance’, ‘illiteracy’ and ‘indolence’ (all referred to in other research). ‘Perceptions’ are also often cited, as if simply to cite ignorance or prejudice is to explain its roots.

What happened during xenophobia in South Africa?

In early September 2019, xenophobic attacks escalated dramatically in two large South African cities, Johannesburg and Pretoria, as well as adjoining areas. Businesses belonging to African immigrants were looted, burned and destroyed.

Where is xenophobia most common in South Africa?

Gauteng province, which includes South Africa’s largest city Johannesburg and the capital Pretoria, has the highest rate of violence against foreign nationals, followed by the Western Cape, according to the ACMS. KwaZulu-Natal, where Durban is situated, is third.

How can we solve xenophobia in South Africa?

To effectively combat xenophobia, the government and police need to publicly acknowledge attacks on foreign nationals and their property as xenophobic and take decisive action. This should include ensuring proper police investigations of xenophobic crimes and holding those responsible to account.

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