Mbeki warns against blaming African migrants for South Africa’s economic and social problems [SOUND]

# Former president Thabo Mbeki has condemned rising anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa. This is amid widespread marches against undocumented migrants. South Africa is home to an estimated three-million migrants. Government is currently reviewing its immigration policies to better manage migration pressures and strengthen border controls. Speaking during a public discussion on migration and African integration yesterday, Mbeki warned against blaming African migrants for the country’s economic and social problems: