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Read: Tourists cancel trips to South Africa due to sudden rise in xenophobia
Tourists cancel trips to South Africa as xenophobia surges. Prof. Loren Landau (African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS)): “Removing undocumented migrants is completely impossible. Something dramatic will happen, it could even be violence.” READ on Yle. [Credit: Yle. NOTE: Article title translated to English]
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PODCAST: Why South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Protests Aren’t Going Away
Thousands joined anti-migrant protests on 30 June 2026, watched over by a massive police contingent deployed to prevent violence. The rallies, marking the culmination of weeks of protests that displaced thousands, were mostly peaceful, bar a few isolated incidents. Professor Loren Landau (African Centre for Migration & Society, Wits University) explains the underlying dynamics: “Anti-migrant…
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READ: “The poor against the poor”: in South Africa, undocumented immigrants are victims of xenophobia (Translated)
“The poor against the poor” – SA’s undocumented immigrants are victims of xenophobia. Prof. Landau (ACMS): “These movements have never been spontaneous. They are organised by leaders seeking power.” READ on France24 [Credit: Oupa Nkosi, Reuters. NOTE: Aticle Title translated to English]
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READ: Migration expert calls for better understanding, humanitarian aid post-June 30
“June 30 has passed but damage is done. People are displaced, stuck at borders. They need immediate humanitarian aid.” – Prof. Landau (ACMS) “The problem is not immigration, it’s lack of planning & investment.” READ the article on TimesLive. [Credit: TimesLive]
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VIDEO: 30 June 2026 – What Happens Next?
What happened on 30 June 2026 raises significant challenges. Thousands marched, violence erupted, and foreign nationals fled for safety. The aftermath is uncertain. Prof Loren Landau: The deeper concern: these vigilante groups may be rewarded with de facto governance, shifting power away from the state and into the hands of those willing to use violence.…
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VIDEO: Can Targeting Undocumented Migrants Solve South Africa’s Problems?
Professor Loren Landau (African Centre for Migration & Society, Wits University) addresses a common perception: “Many South Africans will feel at this point that immigration is the reason we are facing service delivery issues, however, the data says otherwise.” As the country grapples with unemployment, service delivery failures, and rising anti-migrant sentiment, the evidence remains…
