Escalating tensions towards migrants need to be urgently addressed.
Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past.
The region’s investment prospects could be dimmed too, due to perceptions of political instability.
The need for effective responses is real and urgent. The death toll, while disputed, is rising, and reports of marches, threats, sacking of dwellings and violence are widespread across South Africa.
Anti-foreigner hysteria is being driven by online campaigns that appear highly organised. They include the use of faked information and graphics.
