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This analysis aims to investigate the determinants of anti-immigrant attitudes in South Africa.

May 25, 2026Open Access

Waiting for the barbarians: a public opinion analysis of South African attitudes towards international migrants

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This analysis aims to investigate the determinants of anti-immigrant attitudes in South Africa.
Utilized the 2013 South African Social Attitudes Survey for data collection.
Analyzed nationally representative survey data on public opinions about immigrants.
Examined correlations between attitudes towards immigrants and social factors.
Anti-immigrant sentiment is significantly linked to a sense of interracial competition.
There is a strong negative correlation between the belief that immigrants are beneficial and negative attitudes towards them.
Findings indicate that efforts to reduce xenophobia should focus on enhancing social-cultural cohesion.

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Survey analyzes anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa, highlighting links to social competition and cohesion.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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