Fear and Loathing in South Africa - BBC Africa Eye Documentary

BBC Africa Eye investigates the rise of xenophobia in South Africa and the violent targeting of migrants. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica A network of anti-migrant groups is emerging across South Africa, spreading anti-migrant rhetoric and even attacking migrant communities. The groups blame illegal migrants for the state of the country’s economy, lack of housing and an explosion of drug abuse. But their critics accuse them of being violent vigilantes, who target some of the country’s most vulnerable people. #BBCAfricaEye reporter Ayanda Charlie gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa’s most notorious anti-migrant group. Dudula say they are standing up for ordinary South Africans who have been let down by the government and deny allegations that they are a vigilante group who preach a doctrine of violence. As she takes to the street with Dudula members, Charlie not only hears xenophobic rhetoric but also witnesses small business owners from neighbouring countries being physically threatened, forced to hand over their business, and hears how Dudula intend to establish a political party to contest South Africa’s upcoming general election. You may also be interested in these Africa Eye documentaries on #SouthAfrica: Saving Jesus from Nyaope - BBC Africa Eye ... Crime and Punishment in South Africa - BBC... *** Africa Eye brings you original, investigative journalism revealing secrets and rooting out injustice in the world’s most complex and exciting continent. Nothing stays hidden forever. You can check out all #BBCAfricaEye investigations here: https://bit.ly/bbcafricaeye #OperationDudula #Xenophobia #Migrants CREDITS: Reporter - Ayanda Charlie Filmed and directed by Nick Blakemore Africa Eye Editor - Tom Watson Head of Longform - Liz Gibbons Executive Producer - Peter Murimi Film Editor - Amanda Gunn Producer - Jane Lipman Location Producer - Golden Mtika Production Manager - Simon Frost Online Editor - Chris Stott Dubbing Mixer - Jez Spencer Colourist - Boyd Nagle Reversioning Producer - Anna Payton Social Media Producer - Anusha Kumar Impact Producer - Adelle Kalakouti Digital Producer - Tamasin Ford Production Coordinator - Izzy Fleming, Abigail Knight Translator - Fezokuhle Mthonti *** Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: Facebook: bbcnewsafrica Twitter: Twitter: bbcafrica Instagram: Instagram: bbcafrica