South African Artists Lose Gigs Across Africa as Xenophobia Fallout Spreads

South Africa’s justice minister warns that recent xenophobic tensions are harming the country’s image across the continent. Businesses and entertainers have faced cancellations and backlash in several African markets. The minister revealed that many South African companies operating abroad are under pressure. Artists in particular are seeing performances and bookings cancelled, resulting in significant income losses. One performer reported that all her shows outside South Africa were dropped. The minister stressed that while the government will enforce immigration laws against illegal entrants, legally resident foreigners must be protected and treated fairly. She called on communities to reject attacks on foreign nationals and said officials are working to reassure other African countries that South Africans are not xenophobic.

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