Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister

Polity Audio Articles · Jun 15, 2026 · 1m

Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists, the justice minister has warned. Speaking at a briefing on Sunday, Mmamoloko Kubayi called for South Africans to reject vigilantism and let the government handle illegal immigration through the proper channels. South Africa has in recent weeks seen a wave of protests and attacks against other African nationals, some of whom are in the country legally, as anti-immigrant…