How will anti-migrant attacks affect S Africa’s future?
Xenophobic violence has already strained ties with other African nations despite government saying it is tackling issue.
Nigeria has recalled its ambassador in Pretoria for consultations over recent attacks against foreign migrant workers in a move the South African government called “regretable.”
President Jacob Zuma insists his country is not against foreigners, saying that his government is taking the matter seriously and is working on a long-term plan to deal with this issue.
But what are the root causes of xenophobia in South Africa? And is the government doing enough to deal with it?
Presenter: Jane Dutton
Guests:
Simon Allison – Africa editor for Daily Maverick and a consultant for the Institute of Security Studies
Andrew Asamoah – Senior researcher at the Institute of Security Studies
Eusebius McKaiser – Political analyst and social commentator