Why Anti Migrant Attacks Are Increasing in South Africa The recent surge of anti migrant attacks in South Africa has sparked alarm across the continent and beyond.
Human Rights Watch warns of a new era of xenophobia, but the immediate causes of this wave are complex and ultimately point to deeper structural problems within the country's economy and society.
Economic inequality is a key driver of these tensions. With an unemployment rate hovering around 30%, millions struggle to access basic services like healthcare and education.