Amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment, South Africa faces a complex immigration landscape, with data revealing no significant exodus of foreign nationals despite ongoing tensions. The South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals & Federations (SACOFF) urges locals to confront the issue with compassion and dialogue, addressing the root causes.
The South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals & Federations (SACOFF) has noted with deep concern the growing tensions surrounding migration, undocumented persons, community protests, and incidents of hostility towards foreign nationals in various parts of South Africa.
As a faith-based movement representing churches, ministries, faith networks, and community organisations across South Africa, SACOFF affirms the God-given dignity and worth of every human being. We reject violence, intimidation, xenophobia, vigilantism, and any form of aggression directed at people because of their nationality, ethnicity, language, or country of origin.
At the same time, we believe South Africa will not find lasting solutions by avoiding difficult conversations. Real peace is built upon truth, justice, accountability, and compassion working together.
Across many communities there is growing frustration regarding unemployment, crime, economic hardship, poor service delivery, corruption, and the perceived inability of government institutions to address these challenges effectively.
