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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 24 MIN

What's driving anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

What's behind the recent anti-migrant protests in South Africa? Thousands of foreign workers are under increasing pressure to leave the country. So, what's driving this anti-migrant sentiment that many have called xenophobic? And is politics involved?  In this episode:  William Gumede, Associate Professor, School of Governance at the University of the Witwatersrand Lindywe Zulu, member of the ANC Committee on International Relations and a former South African Minister of Social Development Ashraf Essop, immigration lawyer Host: Tom McRae Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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