Unmasking South Africa's Vigilante Hatred Towards Foreigners

Operation Dudula, a South African vigilante group, has gained notoriety for targeting businesses owned by foreign nationals and forcing them to close. The group, which has transformed into a national political party, claims that foreigners are responsible for the country's economic hardships and drug problems. However, the number of migrants in South Africa has been exaggerated, and there is no data to support the claim that drug dealers are predominantly non-South African. The rise of anti-migrant sentiment reflects a toxic mix of poverty, drugs, and fear, with migrants becoming scapegoats for the country's problems.