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The research aims to explore how public perceptions of anti-immigrant hate crimes affect conflict resolution approaches.

May 25, 2026Open Access

Understanding xenophobic hate crime in South Africa

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Examines public attitudes towards anti-xenophobia strategies in South Africa, suggesting that views on conflict influences solutions.

The research aims to explore how public perceptions of anti-immigrant hate crimes affect conflict resolution approaches.
Utilized data from the South African Social Attitudes Survey (2015-2018).
Mapped the relationship between anti-immigrant sentiment and perceptions of violence against immigrants.
Analyzed determinants of attitudes towards anti-xenophobia strategies.
Most citizens externalize the causes of anti-immigrant violence and blame the victims.
Victim blaming correlated with a preference for solutions like mass expulsion of foreign nationals.
Attributing violence to perpetrators' internal factors led to support for progressive solutions like education campaigns.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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