Xenophobic violence in South Africa
Mirroring economic and political development failures in Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6030689 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Darlington Mutanda (0000-0002-2522-5236, University of Johannesburg, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 278-294 |
| Publication date | 2017-07-03 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | African Identities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1472-5843 • E-ISSN: 1472-5851 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14725843.2017.1291325 |
| OpenAlex | W2589698229 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 15 |
| References cited | 6 |
Xenophobic violence in South Africa existed before the end of the apartheid in 1994 and there lacks evidence that it will end anytime soon. In view of the effects of xenophobic violence on foreigners in South Africa, this article showcases the argument that what regularly happens in South Africa is a reflection of the challenges inherent in African countries. While South Africa has become ‘notorious’ for ‘failing to curb attacks on foreigners working and living in its country, this notion neglects the bigger picture. It is true that South Africa must do more to protect desperate people migrating from their native countries. But the crux of the matter is grounded on why South Africa is a favourite destination for many. The article thus examines two issues – the dynamics of xenophobia and the reasons why people flock to the southern African nation. Overall, the continent’s fathers have failed to deliver on their promise of a peaceful and prosperous Africa thus migration levels continue to soar as people naively search for greener pastures and security
Development economics · Favourite · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Structural violence · Terrorism · Xenophobia · Law · Legal Issues in South Africa · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · South African History and Culture
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Socio-Economic Services for Addressing Effects of Xenophobic Attacks on Migrant and Refugee Entrepreneurs in South Africa
Beyond medical xenophobia
Anti-immigrant Violence and Xenophobia in South Africa
Economic threat, new nationalism and xenophobia in South Africa
Queer necropolitics of forced migration
(Ir)relevant doctrines and African realities
A Human Rights-Based Perspective on the Integration Experiences and Vulnerabilities of Zimbabwean Migrants Living in Johannesburg, South Africa
EU sanctions on Zimbabwe
Fake news, social media and xenophobia in South Africa
Xenophobic Attacks Against Asylum Seekers, Refugees, and Migrant Entrepreneurs in Atteridgeville, South Africa
Traditional justice mechanisms and reconciliation in Zimbabwe
| Citations per year | 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Highly cited | No |