South Africa’s migration crisis starts beyond its borders. Responses should too.
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South Africa cannot build enough fences or deport enough people to solve its migration challenges. The root cause lies in the instability of neighbouring countries. Until those nations achieve peace and economic stability, migration pressures will continue. Experts say South Africa must shift its focus from border control to regional cooperation. Addressing the political and economic crises in countries like Zimbabwe and Mozambique would do more to slow migration than any fence or deportation policy.