Xenophobia's Deadly Grip on South Africa The killing of Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, a provincial leader of March and March, an anti migrant group in South Africa, has sent shockwaves across the country.
The shooting outside his home east of Johannesburg is one manifestation of escalating violence against foreign nationals that has been gaining momentum over the past few months.
The rise of xenophobic sentiment in South Africa is not new. For years, protests and demonstrations have targeted migrants, accusing them of taking jobs, resources, and social services away from locals.