Afrophobic-Induced Violence on African Immigrants in South Africa

Abstract

This chapter interrogates the notion of violence within the context of Afrophobia that are prevalent in South Africa. Despite many factors contributing to Afrophobic-induced violence and hatred, the chapter argues that socio-economic deprivations among locals is at the center of perpetuating the scourge of violence and Afrophobic violent attacks on African immigrants. The chapter adopts the relative deprivation theory to understand the factors leading to Afrophobia and its induced violence against African immigrants in South Africa. The chapter also utilizes the Afrocentric approach based on Ubuntu philosophy to forge socio-economic development and prosperity in (South) Africa. The chapter argues that the escalation of Afrophobic violence does not only undermine the integration of the African economy, but also cripples its political quest for unity. The chapter made use of secondary data in the form of book chapters, books, and accredited papers or articles.