A video circulating on social media has sparked widespread concern after foreign nationals were reportedly ordered to leave a hospital in South Africa amid escalating xenophobic tensions in parts of the country.
In the footage, individuals inside the hospital were heard telling non-citizens: “If you’re not a South African citizen, please stand up and leave our hospital,” while other patients and attendants looked on.
The incident comes amid reports of renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals from other African countries across multiple South African cities, raising concerns about the safety of migrants and access to public services.
Authorities in South Africa have yet to issue an official statement on the specific hospital incident. However, the country has experienced recurring episodes of xenophobic violence in recent years, often tied to economic hardship, unemployment, and competition for essential services.
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