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title: "Xenophobia ticking time bomb"
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author: "Rico"
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published: "2026-06-24T20:36:12"
updated: "2026-06-24T20:36:52"
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# Xenophobia ticking time bomb

By Rico · Published 24 June 2026, 22:36 SAST · Updated 24 June 2026, 22:36 SAST

[View the cartoon on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/cartoon/2026-06-24-xenophobia-ticking-time-bomb/)

## Content

![Cartoon Thursday with Rico](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/attachments/2994/XenophobiabombCOL2000px_463212.jpg)