Vigilantism against migrants and anti-immigration activism in South Africa has often resulted in, or triggered, xenophobic attacks and xenophobic violence.
During its plenary, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference implored all African Parliaments to prioritise proportional representation of women and gender mainstreaming in both their legislatures and governments. The discussion on 'Evolving and Adapting New Strategies for Increased Women Participation in Politics' set the tone for a gender centric approach to the other topics for discussion in the conference workshops. The delegates shared challenges, best .