foreign national

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South Africa is experiencing social and political tension related to foreign nationals, including protests, arrests, and debates about their impact on resources and communities.

Recent developments in South Africa have brought increased focus to issues surrounding foreign nationals. Controversies include calls from some political groups about the expenditure on foreign national learners in Gauteng and attempts to target schools employing foreign national teachers. Protests against foreign nationals in KwaZulu-Natal have escalated to violence and detentions.