We want the Foreigners to come back-South Africans cry out over lack of jobs following exit of Foreigners

Some South African residents have taken to the streets to speak out against xenophobic violence in the country and are urging foreign nationals who left to return.

The situation follows rising tensions, intimidation, and violence that forced many African migrants to seek shelter in open spaces and community halls, including areas in the Durban CBD. Several African governments later organized chartered flights to evacuate their citizens.

After the departures, some local residents say the situation has affected daily life. They claim that small businesses have closed and certain community services have slowed down, leading to economic strain in some areas.

In videos shared online, a group of South African women were seen holding placards while expressing concern about worsening economic conditions. They said the absence of foreign workers has made it harder to find jobs and sustain local economic activity.

The situation has sparked mixed reactions online, with some calling for stronger cooperation and dialogue between communities, while others continue to debate the root causes of unemployment and migration tensions in the country.

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