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This research aims to explore citizens' preferences for interventions against xenophobic violence in South Africa.

December 9, 2025

Citizens' preferences for tackling xenophobic violence in an African context: a South African case study

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HCHuman Sciences Research Council

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This article examines public opinion on hate crime interventions, revealing insights that could enhance public support for effective redress in South Africa.

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This research aims to explore citizens' preferences for interventions against xenophobic violence in South Africa.
Used nationally representative public opinion data from the South African Social Attitudes Survey
Analyzed preferences for different antixenophobia strategies
Utilized textual data from open-ended survey questions
Identified seven different antixenophobia strategies
Support for strategies influenced by social dominance orientation and political trust
Findings offer insights into public perceptions of violence and support for intervention strategies

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Human Sciences Research Council (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69401efa2d562116f28f9a9f https://doi.org/10.14749/30830924

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This article examines public opinion on hate crime interventions, revealing insights that could enhance public support for effective redress in South Africa.

Citizens' preferences for tackling xenophobic violence in an African context: a South African case study

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Citizens' preferences for tackling xenophobic violence in an African context: a South African case study

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