As tensions around illegal immigration and border control intensify ahead of the June 30 ultimatum issued by March and March, concerns are growing that legitimate frustrations over undocumented migration could spiral into xenophobic violence. While acknowledging the government's failures in migration management and border security, the writer argues that crime in South Africa cannot be simplistically blamed on African immigrants and warns against rhetoric that unfairly targets foreign nationals while ignoring homegrown criminality.

The Institute for Economic Justice has warned that rising anti-migrant violence threatens South Africa's constitutional democracy and social stability. The organisation says…

Tensions are rising ahead of planned anti-migrant protests on June 30, as South Africa's government warns against violence. Analysts say deep social and economic crises are…

South Africa stands on the precipice of a devastating humanitarian crisis.

With increasing attacks on African immigrants, even those living legally in the country are scared ahead of an unofficial deadline for illegal foreigners to leave the country.

The June 30 protests in South Africa spotlight the challenges of immigration policy and governance, as various stakeholders voice concerns over the treatment of migrant…

The June 30 protests in South Africa spotlight the challenges of immigration policy and governance, as various stakeholders voice concerns over the treatment of migrant…

As the June 30 deadline looms, South Africa faces an escalating anti-immigrant crisis that threatens to unleash violence. Can the government provide the leadership needed to avert…

The economic and social conditions in which anti-migrant sentiment has exploded in South Africa include high joblessness and a collapse of government services.

The June 30 protests in South Africa spotlight the challenges of immigration policy and governance, as various stakeholders voice concerns over the treatment of migrant…

Dr Imraan Buccus argues that even if widespread violence is avoided on June 30, South Africa has already entered a dangerous new political phase in which xenophobia and ethnic…

As tensions around illegal immigration and border control intensify ahead of the June 30 ultimatum issued by March and March, concerns are growing that legitimate frustrations…

As violence against foreign nationals surges ahead of a self-imposed deadline by March and March, a coalition warns of escalating threats to journalists documenting these…

Cosatu and the Western Cape Coalition Against Xenophobia (WCC-AX) have rejected the June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave SA, warning that it has already fuelled…

Thousands of people have fled South Africa in recent weeks ahead of a June 30 "deadline" for foreign nationals to leave the country announced by anti-immigrant groups. We spoke to…