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South Africa feels the economic cost of anti-migrant xenophobia
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Fusion42 · 6 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The xenophobic anti-migrant movement in South Africa is forcing many migrants and migrant-run businesses to close or relocate, damaging a segment of the economy that contributes over 5% of GDP and supports nearly three million jobs, particularly in the spaza shop sector.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce.
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You face a sudden shrinkage of a grassroots market if tied to South African consumer retail, as anti-migrant violence disrupts spaza shops crucial to local economies. Protect your supply chains and customer base now or prepare for revenue shocks in informal retail sectors.
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