According to Al Jazeera, the ongoing crises in South Africa cannot be resolved by attributing blame to migrants. Instead, the focus should be on implementing genuine socio-economic reforms within the country, with the labour movement being identified as the most capable entity to advocate for these changes.

South Africa is experiencing a significant anti-immigrant movement, highlighted by the March and March initiative advocating for the mass deportation of undocumented migrants by June 30, 2026. This movement has emerged amid rising unemployment, declining public services, and increasing insecurity, leading to heightened anti-immigrant violence and repatriation efforts by other African nations. While the movement's grievances are acknowledged, the underlying causes of the economic crisis are being debated.

The Independent discusses the troubling trend of violence and discrimination in South Africa, where Black Africans are reportedly attacking fellow Africans in pursuit of economic opportunities. The commentary highlights that despite South Africa's status as Africa's leading economy, such bigotry will not lead to the wealth that the country desires.

According to TimesLIVE, writer Murendeni Liphadzi argues that South Africa's significant infrastructure challenges stem from failures in leadership, oversight, and execution rather than issues related to concrete or materials. The piece emphasizes the importance of effective leadership in addressing infrastructure delivery.

An editorial from TimesLIVE discusses the challenges faced by South Africa's youth in preparing for the workforce, highlighting issues within various agencies such as Tvet colleges, Nsfas, Setas, and the NSF. These organizations are reportedly suffering from mismanagement and misaligned priorities, raising concerns about the effectiveness of their programs in equipping young workers for employment.

A R100-billion BEE transformation fund and a proposed ‘2030 race-free’ roadmap are at the center of a debate in South Africa regarding the future of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE). Both sides acknowledge that the existing system is ineffective, but they disagree on the best approach to achieve meaningful transformation, according to The South African Biz.