Focus on Africa, South Africans debate the migrant question

Focus on Africa

South Africans debate the migrant question

29 April 2026

23 minutes

Available for over a year

In South Africa, rising anti-immigration protests are once again putting xenophobia in the spotlight. We hear from two South Africans with opposing views to understand what’s fuelling the anger, from economic pressure to questions of identity and belonging.

Then, we turn to sport, where Kenyan athlete Sebastian Sawe is making global headlines. After a record-breaking performance in London, he has become the first runner to break the two-hour marathon barrier in a competitive race. We look at what this achievement means for the future of long-distance running and what it takes to reach such extraordinary levels.

Presenter : Charles Gitonga

Producer: Rukia Bulle

Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah

Senior Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Blessing Aderogba

Editors: Priyanka Sippy and Maryam Abdalla