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Alan Hirsch

Cape Town
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Since working in government & leading the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, researching African migration governance reform at New South Institute.
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Xenophobia: what the government should have done – and can still do

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By Alan Hirsch
| DefenceWeb Verified
On 7 December 2025, anti-foreigner, or nativist, groupings set an ultimatum for all undocumented immigrants living in South Africa to leave the country by 30 June 2026. Several other nativist organisations mounted the bandwagon. The campaign steadily snowballed, with several political parties indicating their alignment with the call.
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By Alan Hirsch
| DefenceWeb Verified
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South Africa: Xenophobia - What the Government Should Have Done - and Can Still Do

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By Alan Hirsch
| AllAfrica
State response to the covid emergency was much better Compared to its response to the covid epidemic, the response of the government to the threats against immigrants has been slow and ambiguous, argues Alan Hirsch. On 7 December 2025, anti-foreigner, or nativist, groupings set an ultimatum for all undocumented immigrants living in South Africa to leave the country by 30 June 2026. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Several other nativist organisations mounted the bandwagon.
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