Might some of the events happening now in SA be a continuation of migratory patterns that have been charted over time? Many of the early reasons for migration were basic, having to do with sufficient supplies of water or food or avoiding a warring tribe. Today's migrations are similar we would just label the causes: politics and economics.
One source describes South Africa's population in very general terms like this:
Many of the Bantu speaking tribes who came from central Africa during the Southern Migration, established themselves in today's KwaZulu-Natal, further along the southern coast and in Mpumalanga. Other tribes tended to move more into the interior. Although their languages and culture did have similarities, they were far from identical. The black population of South Africa can be divided into several ethnic groups, of which the Nguni speaking people form a major part. Other main groups are the Sotho, the Venda and the Shangaan-Tsonga.While the anthropologists, sociologists and politicians will differ from that and from each other, the point is that people move around. Those who are established resent the newcomers who threaten the supply of resources. The newcomers may be highly motivated by what they left behind.
Is it different now because we have worldwide access to events as they happen?
If a war happens in a country without broadband or cell phone coverage, does it count?
To read more:
Lingwhizt Turista Africana
Atlas of the Human Journey
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