South Africa’s xenophobia unmasks a continental challenge of migration and jobs
Anti-immigrant protesters march on the day of an unofficial deadline set by anti-immigrant groups for all undocumented migrants to leave, in Durban, South Africa on June 30, 2026.
South Africa is expanding its electronic travel authorisation (eTA) system as it grapples with growing anti-foreigner sentiment, exposing a wider continental dilemma over migration, jobs and border management.
The move comes amid fresh xenophobic attacks that have forced several African governments to evacuate their nationals, while reigniting debate over irregular migration and economic competition in Africa’s most industrialised economy.
