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Cathy Buckle - Zimbabweans' exodus from SA: “We are no longer wanted here.”

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July 8, 2026

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Cathy Buckle - Zimbabweans' exodus from SA: “We are no longer wanted here.”
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Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 30, 2026

South Africa Anti-Immigration Riots: Anti-Foreigner Protests Fuel Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign

Thousands of people across South Africa marched to demand that all undocumented foreigners leave the country. In several areas, demonstrators forced their way into properties, leaving a trail of destruction. The unrest follows the mass deportation of undocumented migrants from Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Al Arabiya journalist Wandiswa Ntengento reports. #SouthAfrica #AntiImmigration #Protests #Ramaphosa #Africa #Johannesburg #CapeTown #Migration #Immigration #BreakingNews #AlArabiyaNews #GlobalNews #Riots #AfricaNews #Politics #Demonstrations

Independent Online

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· Jun 29, 2026

The desperate exodus from Durban’s Old Drive-In before the June 30 protest

The desperate exodus from Durban’s Old Drive-In before the June 30 protest

Associated Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

LIVE: Anti-immigration protesters march in South Africa

Live from Johannesburg and Boksburg in South Africa as demonstrators rally against illegal immigration. Many immigrants from Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and other African nations have fled the country after an unofficial June 30 deadline set by protesters for foreigners to leave. #southafrica #live #protest

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 1, 2026

Ribuan berarak tuntut imigran haram pulang

CAPE TOWN: Ribuan orang berarak pada Selasa di beberapa bandar di Afrika Selatan bagi menuntut supaya warga asing tanpa dokumen meninggalkan negara itu. Ia berlaku selepas kempen yang berlangsung selama beberapa minggu menyebabkan ribuan pendatang melarikan diri dan mengorbankan empat nyawa. Protes di seluruh negara itu mengakhiri siri demonstrasi yang dianjurkan oleh gabungan longgar beberapa ... Read more The post Ribuan berarak tuntut imigran haram pulang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Photos: Thousands flee South Africa as anti-immigrant deadline sparks nationwide protests

Thousands of people marched Tuesday in cities across South Africa to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals after a weeks-long campaign that has sent thousands fleeing and claimed four lives. The post Photos: Thousands flee South Africa as anti-immigrant deadline sparks nationwide protests appeared first on Vanguard News.

Africanews

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· Jun 30, 2026

Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South Africa

From Johannesburg to Durban, thousands marched across South Africa demanding undocumented migrants leave the country. The nationwide protests followed weeks of demonstrations by citizen-led groups that set an unofficial June 30 deadline for migrants without legal status to depart.

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Related coverage for "Cathy Buckle - Zimbabweans' exodus from SA: “We are no longer wanted here.”": Al Arabiya English — South Africa Anti-Immigration Riots: Anti-Foreigner Protests Fuel Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign. Independent Online — The desperate exodus from Durban’s Old Drive-In before the June 30 protest. Associated Press — LIVE: Anti-immigration protesters march in South Africa. Utusan Malaysia — Ribuan berarak tuntut imigran haram pulang. Vanguard News — Photos: Thousands flee South Africa as anti-immigrant deadline sparks nationwide protests. Africanews — Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South Africa