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SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has criticised recent anti-immigration protests, describing them as a diversion from South Africa’s deeper socio-economic challenges. Vavi argued that the focus on immigration distracts from what he called systemic issues, including economic mismanagement, high unemployment, and what he described as deliberate de-industrialisation of the economy. He acknowledged that some foreign nationals are involved in criminal activity, but stressed that this should not be used to stereotype or criminalise all migrants. Vavi further accused political actors of exploiting immigration concerns for opportunistic gain, warning that such rhetoric fuels division and unrest. He also raised concern that migrants of African descent are being disproportionately targeted, describing this as a troubling development that risks deepening social tensions. His comments come amid ongoing protests and heightened debate over immigration policy and socio-economic conditions in South Africa. @ThisKg #SouthAfrica #SAFTU #ZwelinzimaVavi #SAPO #PostOffice #SOEs #WorkersRights #LabourMovement #PublicSector #EconomicJustice #StateOwnedEnterprises #PretoriaProtest





















