Indians and whites more likely to quit South Africa

Indians and whites more likely to quit South Africa
Published:  6 Sep at 6 PM
A survey of South Africa’s young people has shown that up to half the country’s Indian, or of Indian origin, population are thinking about emigrating.

The research was carried out by consumer insights firm Pondering Panda and discovered that 22 per cent of black people in the country were also considering moving abroad.

The US was the US was the most popular destination for those looking to emigrate, with the UK and Australia filling the second and third positions respectfully. However, those of Indian origin between the ages of 18 and 34 tended to opt for other countries.

Butch Rice, a market analyst for Pondering Panda, said that it was Indian and white South Africans that were most likely to move abroad, with two in five saying they were thinking of relocating. He went on to say that the government must now make sure it listens to what young South Africans are saying as emigration could lead to the country suffering a ‘brain drain’.

Meanwhile, other surveys have found out that South Africa’s Indian rgence is community is is not of the opinion that they are treated fairly by the government, despite the fact they are classed as a racial group that was disadvantaged under the apartheid laws.