@south.african.mag: Former South African International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor has reportedly expressed disappointment over attempts by Ghana and Nigeria to take South Africa before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), questioning whether the two countries should also examine the reasons why some of their citizens leave home and travel to South Africa as migrants or asylum seekers.Pandor reportedly argued that South Africa’s comparatively stronger democratic institutions, human-rights protections and freedom of expression make the country an attractive destination for people seeking opportunities or safety. She questioned why South Africa is being accused of xenophobia while neighbouring and African countries also have long-standing tensions and histories of hostility towards foreign nationals.Pandor further reportedly criticised what she described as attempts to place the entire responsibility for xenophobic tensions on the South African government. She pointed to engagements between government and civic organisations involved in anti-immigration campaigns and protests, including groups such as March and March and Operation Dudula. According to the remarks attributed to Pandor, government has attempted to engage these organisations over the tensions surrounding migration, but those efforts have not produced the desired results.She also reportedly argued that Ghana and Nigeria should examine their own governance challenges and ask why some of their citizens choose to leave their countries for South Africa rather than focusing solely on accusations against the South African government. The reported comments come amid growing debate over migration, xenophobia, human rights and the treatment of foreign nationals in South Africa. @SouthAfricanMagazine.com #viralreels #trendingnow

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