I’ve Worked Since 2014 Without a Car: South African Blames Foreigners for Economic Woes

A viral video shows a South African man saying he has worked nonstop since 2014 yet still cannot afford a car. He claims many foreign residents seem to be doing better financially. His remarks have sparked a heated online debate. Some sympathise with frustrations over unemployment and high living costs. Others warn against unfairly blaming immigrants for deeper economic issues. South Africa faces persistent joblessness and inequality, which often fuels tensions over scarce opportunities. Human rights groups caution that such blame can lead to xenophobic violence, as seen in past attacks on foreign-owned businesses. Many observers call for solutions that tackle the root causes of poverty and promote social cohesion rather than dividing citizens by nationality.

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