ONUOHA, ISIOMA FAVOUR (2026) XENOPHIBIC VIOLENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA: IMPLICATIONS FOR SOUTH AFRICA- NIGERIA RELATIONS 2019-2025. Other thesis, GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, ENUGU.
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Abstract
This study examines the economic and socio-cultural implications of xenophobic violence in South Africa for South Africa-Nigeria relations (2019-2025), using complex Interdependence Theory within a qualitative ex post facto design. Findings show the September 2019 attacks caused the sharpest disruption, with Nigerian exports falling ~14% and South African FDI in Nigeria dropping ~8% within a year, alongside boycotts of MTN, Shoprite, and DSTv, Shoprite's 2021 market exit, and declining diaspora remittances. Socio-culturally, the violence triggered a diplomatic crisis (High Commissioner recall, suspended engagements, evacuations) and eroded student exchange, tourism, and community ties, confirming both hypotheses that xenophobic violence significantly damaged trade and socio-cultural diplomacy. The study recommends South Africa adopt a comprehensive anti-xenophobia strategy combining prosecutorial accountability, political accountability, economic reform, and a formal bilateral reparations mechanism, while Nigeria strengthens consular presence and builds robust economic tracking infrastructure for the South African corridor. It concludes that xenophobic violence is a structural impediment to Africa's most consequential bilateral relationship and to AfCFTA integration.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Other) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Management and Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | CHIBUEZE EZE |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Aug 2026 12:15 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Aug 2026 12:15 |
| URI: | http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/6151 |
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