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South Africa: Legitimate grievances or veiled xenophobia?

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Sertan Sanderson
February 1, 2026

A school in Durban is in the spotlight as protest are mounting over the intake of foreign students. Are legitimate grievances at play, or is it just more South African xenophobia?

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