South Africa: Renewed xenophobic attacks put continent on edge
About this episode
The episode discusses the renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa and the concerns raised by other African nations regarding their citizens.
Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique have all raised concerns about attacks on their citizens living in South Africa where locals claim that illegal migration is driving up unemployment, straining health services, and fueling crime. DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena looks at the painful yet familiar debate about xenophobia in South Africa.
People in this episode
Host: Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena
Topics covered
- xenophobia
- South Africa
- migration
- unemployment
- crime
- health services
Keywords
- xenophobia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- Mozambique
- migration
- unemployment
- crime
Mentioned in this episode
Places: South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique
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