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Gayton McKenzie, South African minister: Immigration unrest

Gayton McKenzie, South African minister: Immigration unrest

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South African minister Gayton McKenzie defends his hardline stance on immigration

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“This is a legitimate concern of South Africans, where there’s
illegal foreigners, people with no paperwork. No country in the
world allows that to happen. Why should we? Our message is very
simple. We say, South Africa is open for our brothers on the
continent, but come here legitimately. Come here like a civilised
human being that wants to come and contribute towards our
country.”

Waihiga Mwaura speaks to Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s Minister
of Sport, Arts and Culture and leader of the Patriotic Alliance,
a party that has built much of its support on a hardline stance
on illegal migration.

As South Africa is gripped by protests, violence and political
division over immigration, McKenzie responds to criticism that
his views betray Nelson Mandela’s legacy of humanity, social
justice and freedom.

He rejects accusations that he’s blaming migrants for South
Africa’s wider problems and argues his approach reflects the
concerns of many South Africans.

The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our
world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC,
including episodes with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and author
Maggie O’Farrell.

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your podcasts. Presenter: Waihiga Mwaura Producer: Osman Iqbal
Editor: Justine Lang

(Image: Gayton McKenzie. Credit: Reuters)