Xenophobia Resurfaces in South Africa

South Africa is erupting in xenophobic violence as mobs chant “They must go,” torching foreign-owned businesses and homes, leaving dozens dead and thousands displaced in freezing conditions. This isn’t the first time — deadly riots struck in 2008 and 2019 — and now, with unemployment over 30% and crime rampant, scapegoating immigrants has surged. A radical group, March and March, gives undocumented migrants an impossible deadline to leave. But data shows the real causes are deep-rooted economic collapse and poor governance, not immigration. The president walks a tightrope between condemning violence and addressing simmering public anger — while migrants, many here for years, live in terror, fearing for their lives, businesses, and futures. Pregnant women worry they’ll go without care. For many, the government’s warnings feel hollow — and the only safe option may be returning home, despite the hardships there. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40feb0e536651642