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South Africa politicians warned over xenophobia for votes
Filed: May 25, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Summary: Daily Maverick warns that politicians using xenophobia to win votes are taking a perilous path in local elections.
WHO: Daily Maverick
WHAT: Daily Maverick warns that politicians are using xenophobia to garner votes in local elections.
WHEN: May 25, 2026 at 1:25 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: The warning reacts to the growing temptation for politicians to use prejudice against migrants to win local elections.
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