South Africans are not xenophobic, Minister urges citizens against profiling foreigners

South African Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi. speaking durng the press briefing. Credit: X| SABC

The South African government has disputed the narrative that the country is inherently hostile to foreign nationals, maintaining that the nation remains a welcoming host to diverse populations from across the globe despite ongoing domestic migration challenges.

According to the South African Government News Agency, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, pushed back against claims of systemic xenophobia during an Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration briefing broadcast by the South African Broadcasting Corporation on Sunday.

“South Africa has historically welcomed and continues to host people from diverse countries across the globe,” Kubayi stated, defending the country’s international image.

While defending the nation’s reputational standing, Kubayi, who chairs the IMC, issued a warning to citizens against launching targeted operations or street violence against foreign nationals.