South Africa's Zulu king has sparked outrage after demanding that migrants leave the country following violent clashes near his home. Although the 51-year-old holds no formal political power, his words carry significant weight among South Africa's 12 million Zulus, who view him as a custodian of tradition and a powerful moral authority. The unrest erupted after anti-immigration campaigners accused Addington Primary School of giving priority to the children of migrants over South African pupils. Xenophobia has long plagued South Africa, with repeated outbreaks of violence against migrants over the past decade. South Africa's unemployment rate remains among the highest in the world, hovering at around 33 per cent.

Source: Daily Mail February 03, 2026 18:29 UTC