A demonstrator speaks through a mega phone as others gather during a protest march by members of the Tsonga and Shangaan communities calling for their recognition as South Africans while protesting against xenophobia and tribalism, en route to the South African Human Rights Commission in Johannesburg on June 26, 2026. Photo by EMMANUEL CROSET /…
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FILE PHOTO: Supporters of the South African anti-immigrant group ‘March and March’ hold a demonstration in Umzimkhulu, South Africa.
Protests driven by unemployment and weak growth could worsen labour shortages and disrupt informal trade 10 July 2026, 18:31 PMUPDATED 10 July 2026, 18:31 PM WORLD Reuters People march as anti-immigrant protesters go door-to-door in search of undocumented foreign nationals to take them to the police, after an unofficial June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant…
Nigeria says it will seek compensation from South Africa for its citizens who have left the country following recent protests targeting undocumented migrants
Thousands of people in South Africa have been demanding the departure of undocumented migrants, resulting in violent attacks and looting of homes and businesses owned by migrants. In recent weeks, more than 25,000 foreign nationals have left or been deported due to fear of violence and pressure from the civic movement March and March.
Thousands of people have marched in South Africa’s main cities to demand that all undocumented migrants leave the country
Police officers have been deployed across South Africa because of fears that anti-immigration protests could turn violent as President Cyril Ramaphosa urged those planning to take part to do so without “intimidation, threats or ultimatums”
CNN’s Larry Madowo reports from Johannesburg where protestors took to the streets to demand migrants return to their home countries by Tuesday. Many migrants fear for their safety, taking refuge outside consulates, although the South African government has reassured they will not tolerate violence
South Africa has experienced heightened tension in the period preceding scheduled anti-migrant demonstrations on June 30, as officials have cautioned against disorder and made preparations for potential violence.
The tension in South Africa is palpable as anti-migrant sentiment surges, compelling Malawian John Allen to say goodbye to his family and seek refuge outside the country. With the situation deteriorating, Allen, along with thousands of others, has been waiting in a makeshift camp in Durban to leave before a non-official deadline posed by anti-immigrant…