Ending Xenophobia in South Africa: A Moment of Truth

Most social and political crises are human-made. With genuine political will, honesty, and accountability, many could be resolved in months rather than dragged out for years. Empty rituals in churches or mosques cannot replace real action by those in power. Today, African migrants in South Africa face state-sponsored discrimination and violence known as Afrophobia. Back home, Nigeria’s South-Eastern peoples still grapple with the legacy of the 1967–70 conflict and economic sabotage under our 1999 constitution. These injustices persist not because solutions don’t exist, but because of manipulation, misinformation, and a lack of political honesty. It’s time for a true moment of reckoning and bold leadership.

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