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‘If I am to die, let it be here’: Malawians fleeing unrest in South Africa

Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera

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June 29, 2026

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A mass return of Malawians from South Africa exposes the cost of migration, violence and broken livelihoods.

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Egypt Independent

lean right

· Jun 29, 2026

‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa

For months, anti-migrant rhetoric had been building across South Africa. Then it reached Kaunga Nyirenda’s doorstep. In early June, two men gave the Malawian gardener, who lives in a Johannesburg suburb, a chilling ultimatum: leave now or face death. “They asked me: ‘When are you going to leave the country? We want to fix our The post ‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Al Jazeera English

lean left

· Jun 26, 2026

Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests

Thousands of migrants are fleeing South Africa amid a wave of xenophobic violence and ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests on June 30. Malawi, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique are repatriating citizens following a wave of xenophobic violence, with many camping outside consular offices. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Independent Online

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· Jul 2, 2026

Crossing The Line | Democracy, genocide and lessons from the struggle against apartheid

Crossing The Line | Democracy, genocide and lessons from the struggle against apartheid

Associated Press

lean left

· 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

Al Arabiya English

lean right

· 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

TRT World

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ultra-nationalist protests forcing migrants to leave South Africa

South Africa is grappling with growing anti-immigrant tension driven by high unemployment, porous borders and ineffective governance. Thousands of migrants from neighbouring countries such as Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique have become the targets of ultra-nationalist groups pushing a deadline for them to leave. Rumeysa Codar reports

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Related coverage for "‘If I am to die, let it be here’: Malawians fleeing unrest in South Africa": Egypt Independent — ‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa. Al Jazeera English — Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests. Independent Online — Crossing The Line | Democracy, genocide and lessons from the struggle against apartheid. Associated Press — LIVE: Anti-immigration protesters march in South Africa. Al Arabiya English — South Africa Anti-Immigration Riots: Anti-Foreigner Protests Fuel Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign. TRT World — Ultra-nationalist protests forcing migrants to leave South Africa