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Why are Somalis being attacked in SA?

An attack in the Western Cape province has left the Somali community shaken. They say they’ve been the target of violence for years – but why exactly?

South Africa is no stranger to xenophobic violence. In recent years, reports of attacks against immigrants have become common. Somali nationals are often targeted – and so, when a recent shooting was reported in a Western Cape township, the Somali community got worried. Why exactly?

Host: Karnie Sharp (@KarnieSharp on Twitter)
Guests: Mpho Lakaje, reporter; Ali Osman, South African Somali Community Board.

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