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Solidifying the concept of political will to promote decoloniality and migration diplomacy in South Africa

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  • Joyce Toendepi
  • Eric B. Niyitunga
  • James Asani

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The lack of political will has impeded the decolonisation of migration diplomacy in South Africa. Political will is a critical pillar in applying migration laws and the practice of migration diplomacy in Africa. Unfortunately, African scholars of decoloniality have not yet explored the role and effects of political will in promoting decoloniality and migration diplomacy in South Africa. This paper adopts a qualitative research methodology with an explanatory approach to achieve its objectives. Thematic content analysis was used to identify and analyse data patterns systematically and objectively and assemble a shared interpretation. The findings show that the lack of political will has affected the fate of decoloniality, migration laws, and diplomacy in South Africa. The paper recommends that African leaders understand the effects and role of political will in promoting decoloniality and addressing the failures of migration diplomacy in South Africa.

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  • Joyce Toendepi & Eric B. Niyitunga & James Asani, 2025. "Solidifying the concept of political will to promote decoloniality and migration diplomacy in South Africa," International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 11(3), pages 244-263.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijdipe:v:11:y:2025:i:3:p:244-263
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