Xenophobic violence in South Africa sparks tourism fears
Members of civil society groups and human rights organisations take part in a march calling for stronger government action against illegal immigration in Pretoria, South Africa on April 28, 2026.
The South Africa government is facing growing pressure to curb xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants, amid fears the violence could damage the country’s tourism industry and regional standing.
Over the past two weeks, mobs have attacked businesses owned by foreign African nationals, prompting several governments to issue travel advisories to their citizens.
