Rising anti-foreigner sentiment in South Africa is being significantly amplified by organized online campaigns. These campaigns disseminate disinformation, including fabricated information and manipulated graphics, to incite hostility towards immigrants. Authorities are concerned about the ease with which this online activity translates into real-world violence. The situation highlights a lack of effective countermeasures to address the spread of online hate speech and its consequences. Experts suggest current efforts to combat this issue are insufficient, leaving South Africa vulnerable to further outbreaks of xenophobic violence. The coordinated nature of these online movements indicates a deliberate attempt to destabilize communities and exploit existing tensions.