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Xenophobia in South Africa: Who’s really paying the price?

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June 20, 2026

Thousands of African migrants have been hounded out of South Africa by anti-migrant groups who blame the foreigners for “stealing jobs.” The consequences: Brand South Africa is hurting.

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