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South Africa’s anti-migrant campaigns use the language of democracy: why that’s dangerous

By Luke Sinwell, Professor of Sociology, University of Johannesburg
Terri Maggott, Researcher, University of Johannesburg
Trevor Ngwane, Senior researcher, University of Johannesburg
Anti-migrant campaigns in South Africa are increasingly being framed as acts of community protection. Protesters present their efforts as a response to community concerns about crime, unemployment and failing public services.

Leaders of these campaigns claim that weak border controls,…The Conversation


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