Frustrations over unemployment and crime fuel South Africa's anti-migrant protests, but experts warn that the exodus of foreign workers could harm local businesses and the economy.

Economists are warning of severe macroeconomic blowback, noting that a mass departure of foreign nationals from South Africa risks crippling key labor markets and the local…

Economists warn that if thousands of foreign workers leave, it could damage the very businesses and jobs protesters say they want to protect.

Frustrations over unemployment and crime fuel South Africa's anti-migrant protests, but experts warn that the exodus of foreign workers could harm local businesses and the economy.

Tens of thousands of foreign nationals have left South Africa as anti-immigrant protests, sporadic violence, and fears of further unrest have spread.