As of 2022, the main reason why some South Africans want to emigrate is to improve their safety and security. The second most important factor is to secure a better future for their children, followed by having no confidence in the future of South Africa. The increasing numbers of violent crime, as well as the deadly riots which broke out in July 2021, have likely caused more people to reconsider their future in the country.
Reasons for emigrating from South Africa in 2022, by order of importance
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