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Xenophobic violence in South Africa: mirroring economic and political development failures in Africa
Xenophobic violence in South Africa existed before the end of the apartheid in 1994 and there lacks evidence that it will end anytime soon. In view of the effects of xenophobic violence on foreigners in South Africa, this article showcases the argument that what regularly happens in South Africa is a reflection of the challenges inherent in African countries. While South Africa has become ‘notorious’ for ‘failing to curb attacks on foreigners working and living in its country, this notion neglects the bigger picture. It is true that South Africa must do more to protect desperate people migrating from their native countries. But the crux of the matter is grounded on why South Africa is a favourite destination for many. The article thus examines two issues – the dynamics of xenophobia and the reasons why people flock to the southern African nation. Overall, the continent’s fathers have failed to deliver on their promise of a peaceful and prosperous Africa thus migration levels continue to soar as people naively search for greener pastures and security.
Xenophobic violence in South Africa: mirroring economic and political development failures in Africa
Xenophobic violence in South Africa existed before the end of the apartheid in 1994 and there lacks evidence that it will end anytime soon. In view of the effects of xenophobic violence on foreigners in South Africa, this article showcases the argument that what regularly happens in South Africa is a reflection of the challenges inherent in African countries. While South Africa has become ‘notorious’ for ‘failing to curb attacks on foreigners working and living in its country, this notion neglects the bigger picture. It is true that South Africa must do more to protect desperate people migrating from their native countries. But the crux of the matter is grounded on why South Africa is a favourite destination for many. The article thus examines two issues – the dynamics of xenophobia and the reasons why people flock to the southern African nation. Overall, the continent’s fathers have failed to deliver on their promise of a peaceful and prosperous Africa thus migration levels continue to soar as people naively search for greener pastures and security.
Xenophobic violence in South Africa: mirroring economic and political development failures in Africa
Mutanda, Darlington (Autor:in)
African Identities ; 15 ; 278-294
03.07.2017
17 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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