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.
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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 demonstrators to refrain from “intimidation, threats or ultimatums”
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
Vigilante groups in South Africa have set June 30, 2026 as the deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country or risk unspecified action.
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…
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
People intending to protest against migrants should do so without “intimidation, threats or ultimatums”, President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned on the eve of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa
