From apartheid memory to migrant expulsions: how violent racism against foreigners has damaged South Africa’s image and eroded the ruling party’s legacy since Mandela

South Africa has witnessed a surge in racist violence and migrant-related incidents, reminiscent of the scenes of expulsion and discrimination prevalent during the apartheid era. Calls for the expulsion of undocumented foreigners have intensified, with a deadline set for June 30, 2026. This has led to serious security, humanitarian, and human rights repercussions. The protests have resulted in the deaths of three foreigners and attacks on journalists, while thousands of migrants have been forced to leave the country out of fear of violence. Concerns are also growing over a potential return to discriminatory practices and ethnic cleansing. The crisis has been linked to criticisms of the government, which has been unable to contain the situation, threatening South Africa’s image as a nation of freedoms and diversity, and raising questions about the future of Nelson Mandela’s legacy amid rising racism and social tensions.

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