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Exploiting COVID-19 to spread hatred and fear: South Africa is vulnerable

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In the past, foreign nationals coming into South Africa have been labelled as carriers of disease and other maladies that threaten the health of the population. There is a danger that the COVID-19 pandemic could result in an upsurge in such aggressive anti-immigrant sentiments, as has been observed elsewhere in the world.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32378853

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Migration, Racism, and Human Rights

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162194219

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