Xenophobia: Opportunities for locals not improving despite forced exit of ‘illegal’ immigrants from S/Africa

BusinessDay | 06-09-2026 05:56am |

Months after South Africa's immigration crackdown led to the departure of over 178,000 African immigrants, including 1,695 from Nigeria, local job opportunities have not improved. Despite the forced exit of those deemed illegal, unemployment remains high. Analysts suggest that the crackdown has not addressed the underlying economic issues. The situation continues to affect regional relations and labor markets.

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