Some South African business owners have raised concerns over declining sales and mounting losses, attributing the situation to the impact of the “foreigners must go” campaign.
In a recent outcry, the affected traders said the departure of their African business partners has disrupted distribution channels, leading to a sharp drop in sales and the spoilage of perishable goods.
“This is the ripple effect of the foreigners must go campaign. Now our goods are spoiling. We don’t have foreigners to buy and distribute them. We need help,” one businessman said.
According to them, many foreign nationals previously played key roles in purchasing, transporting, and reselling goods across different markets. Their absence has reportedly created a gap that local systems have struggled to fill.
The development has sparked wider discussions about the economic impact of such campaigns, particularly on small and medium-scale businesses that rely on cross-border trade and partnerships.
Observers say the situation highlights the interconnected nature of regional commerce and the potential consequences of disruptions within supply and distribution networks.
As concerns grow, stakeholders are calling for solutions to stabilize the market and prevent further losses.
