Return of the Xenophobia Syndrome: Mandela's Country 'Radicalizes Against Its African Brothers'

South Africa is experiencing a resurgence of xenophobia, with violent attacks against African foreigners, including Nigerians, Gabonese, and Liberians. This phenomenon echoes the 2008 riots, where immigrants were accused of stealing jobs and worsening crime. Despite reports from organizations like Human Rights Watch, the government appears to downplay the situation, leaving foreigners as scapegoats for economic insecurity.