South Africa anti-immigration rhetoric rises; activists blame foreigners for crime

An anti-immigration politician has made alarming claims to Finnish broadcaster Yle, reflecting rising anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa. Activists blame foreigners for crime, and tens of thousands of immigrants have reportedly left the country. The claims are unverified and may inflame tensions, but the trend of increasing xenophobia is corroborated by recent incidents.

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