# Is the South African state complicit in anti-immigration protests? | Friday Drinks

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Published: 2026-07-07T06:28:59+00:00
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Join Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro as they discuss the anti-immigration protests in South Africa and the return of more than 56,000 Zimbabweans, exploring the impact on both countries. We ask the important question: Is the South African state complicit in anti-immigration protests? What role does South Africa state play in preventing or enabling the anti-immigration protests? Is this about policy, political rhetoric, unemployment pressures, or failure of protection for migrants? Or is the state struggling to manage deeper structural issues like high unemployment and public service strain? What does reduced migration mean for South Africa’s labour market, skills needs, and broader economic growth? What happens to families in Zimbabwe who depended on remittances? The conversation turns to Zimbabwe’s own economic direction — the debates around the minimum wage, unemployment, and whether higher wages lead to fewer jobs or a more fair and non-exploitative society. Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro explore, everything ultimately ties back to one core question: economic activity and how it drives opportunity. A thoughtful, hard-hitting discussion on migration, remittances, jobs, wages, and the future of regional economic stability. Sponsored by Delta Corporation - 'Share a Coke' and join the conversation.

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