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ANALYSIS: SA politicians who use xenophobia to garner votes are playing a perilous game
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An analysis piece warns that South African politicians are increasingly exploiting xenophobic sentiment to gain votes in local elections, citing recent incidents in Durban and Johannesburg, and argues this trend poses dangers to the country.
ANALYSIS: SA politicians who use xenophobia to garner votes are playing a perilous game
Events in Durban and Joburg last week showed again the political power of prejudice against migrants. The temptation by politicians who have failed in our cities to use this issue in local elections is growing stronger. Nothing good will come from this.
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