Somali people and locals discuss about the nature of xenophobia

[J-Rasta]

Hello Beesha SSPOT
It's been a while , I say.

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But nonetheless, as you can guess from the title , this is about each distinctive groups talking about the experiences from their point of view. What is really happening on the ground.

I wasn't anticipating on conducting this as we are currently facing times of difficulty , I'd like thank them for participating and contributing to these talks , since there are tons of disinformation on various related threads here on this platform, disregarding the situation and what is on the ground , by shedding a light on these particular matters, it may be educative for those who are keen to know about the full contexts of this specified topic.

The interviews were conducted , here at the outskirts of the Western Cape, during the terrible and disastrous month of July that was plunging the nation into chaos.
Events like these that influenced the entire country to go downward.
Eventhough it took place in KZN and Soweto , the rest the country remained relatively calm.
However the atmosphere is still tense as it was during that month , things are slowly returning to normal , I cannot guarantee the pace of recovery ,
although the police managed to quell the attempted protests , we cannot predict wether what happened in Durban and Johannesburg during that month can be replicated in Cape Town , thus precautions are being carried out and curfews are being enforced.
Whatever is unfolding within the intense taxi wars here.


The first interview was conducted in
Delft , a township not faraway from the city. Delft was notorious for being ranked the third highest murder rates in South Africa , over the years Khayelitsha and Gugulethu took that spot , and these townships are within Cape Town. The town of Delft largely remains a volatile area and a hostile place to live let alone operate a business, unfortunately this where many foreigners are prone to xenophobia.
Delft.
The lives of these asylum seekers , provide you their insights.


Khayelitsha residents Xhosa people discuss about xenophobia from their point of view.


This thread and the topic is considered pertinent ,the world may get to see a glimpse on what is going on today about the domestic terrorism AKA Xenophobia.
Comment, share and discuss , you're all welcome.
One thing I like to add is that , let's keep this dialogue in a civilised manner , no room for trolling , etc.

 

[J-Rasta]

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[J-Rasta]

What are your insights.

 

[Nilotic]

What stood out to me from the Somali panel was:

The historical context explaining why Somalis fled their homeland and migrated to neighbouring Countries and to Countries further afield -- like South Africa.

The importance of having networks of friends and family in South Africa in order to gain a foothold in the Country.

Somalis emphasised that they're not a blank canvass; that they come with their own culture and that this should be respected.

Somalis got into business in order to find employment and to provide for themselve due to their refugee status.

Some South Africans perceive the business gains of the Somalis in South Africa as a threat and as necessarily a loss of opportunities for themselves.

The fear of ethnic visibility in relation to the killings and violence directed at Somalis in South Africa.

The importance of deen in relation to possibly forming Marital unions with South African women.

 

[Nilotic]

What stood out for me from the South African part of the video was:

The failure of the South African government to provide opportunities for South Africans; this contributes to an environment of discontent, anger and hostility.

The South Africans seem to be (sadly) aware that some of their very commendable dreams won't be possible in the South Africa they've inherited.


South Africans admit to feelings of jealousy and inadequacy due to the business skills of the Somalis. Somalis apparently even taught them how to run businesses.

Some of the South Africans acknowledged the disconnect between the earlier Pan-Africanist sentiments and slogans (of the 70s) and the anti-African xenophobia that runs rampant in South Africa today.

It was interesting to note that the South Africans acknowledged their own prejudice toward other Africans and that "racism" was not exclusive to white people.


The negative impact that alcohol consumption and drug use has had on them and their ability to love themselves and to conduct themselves in a proper manner.

Presuming that they weren't just being guarded and insincere...the South African panel didn't seem representative at all; they all seem to be idealistic, saccharine and Pan-African.

PS: The Somali guy in the thumbnail looks remarkably like my late uncle.

Apologies for the long write up.