The recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa are not merely isolated criminal acts; they are a profound moral, political, and legal crisis that strikes at the very foundation of African unity. From the streets of Johannesburg to the townships of Durban and Pretoria, African migrants—many from Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Somalia, Malawi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo—have repeatedly become targets of violence, looting, intimidation, and murder.

Several key actions that could help are not yet on the table, including mobilising other political parties as well as civic society to fight anti-foreigner hysteria.

The recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa are not merely isolated criminal acts; they are a profound moral, political, and legal crisis that strikes at the very foundation…