South Africa's anti-African movement exploits post-apartheid failures and local insecurities

theguardian.com

A well-funded anti-African immigrant movement is causing thousands to flee South Africa amid violence. The movement, "Abahambe!" ("They must go!"), is fueled by post-apartheid failures and insecurities, with mainstream media legitimizing the campaign. This xenophobia is described as more intimate, with neighbors turning on each other due to state abandonment and a fragile national identity.


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