ITUC-Africa Condemns Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

South Africans rally to protect migrants amid xenophobic protests

Following a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, documented migrants are also becoming targets. TRT World's Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg, where community groups and concerned citizens are working to protect vulnerable foreign nationals, oppose xenophobia and Afrophobia, and ensure immigration laws are enforced without violence.

South Africa: 'Phantsi, Afrophobia!' - Cape Town Artists and Activists Reject Hatred

[GroundUp] World Refugee Day events show African solidarity

South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Violence Resurfaces

Anti-migrant sentiment has once again led to organized violence targeting foreign nationals, damaging South Africa’s reputation in Africa. The post South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Violence Resurfaces appeared first on World Politics Review.

“Phantsi, Afrophobia!” – Cape Town artists and activists reject hatred

World Refugee Day events show “African solidarity”

Xenophobic attacks in South Africa: Much Ado About the Wrong Threat?

South Africa has once again witnessed waves of xenophobic violence directed at fellow Africans. Foreign nationals from countries including Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Somalia and Ghana have repeatedly been accused of stealing jobs, overwhelming public services, and contributing to crime. Periodic protests and attacks have resulted in deaths, destruction of businesses, and the evacuation of some foreign nationals by their home governments.

Anti-immigration protests intensify in South Africa

Groups of anti-immigration South Africans seized foreigners from their homes in Johannesburg and handed them to police in a hardening of protests that have sown fear ‌in communities and strained ties with some countries. Correspondent Nellie Peyton has more. #immigration #protest #southafrica #johannesburg #humanrights 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

South Africa Protests Escalate: Undocumented Foreigners Pulled From Homes in Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Recent protests in South Africa targeting undocumented foreigners have escalated dramatically, with militant groups conducting door-to-door operations in Johannesburg to pull migrants from their residences and hand them over to police. In the Johannesburg township of Alexandra, witnesses observed protesters breaking down doors and entering houses where they suspected undocumented foreigners []

EDITORIAL | June 30 and Mzansi’s command over the silent language of violence

Angry South Africans are pitted against terrified foreign nationals while a dithering government and exploitative businesses are happy to spectate until it is beneficial to speak

South African: Jacinta Ngobese Zuma explains why her group is not going after others but Africans

Jacinta Zuma, leader of South Africa's March March, in an interview with a Ghanaian TV, explained why the protest is not targeting others but only Africans.

Ghana-South Africa relations at lowest point over xenophobic attacks — Abu Jinapor

Member of Parliament for Damongo constituency , Samuel Abu Jinapor, has described Ghana’s bilateral relations with South Africa as being at their lowest level, blaming the situation on repeated xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other foreign nationals. According to him, the continued attacks, which have led to the deaths of some people and the displacement The post Ghana-South Africa relations at lowest point over xenophobic attacks — Abu Jinapor appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

State Capture and xenophobia — ‘abahambe’ mob lacks gumption to tackle SA’s real problems

The xenophobic movements’ indifference to State Capture, high-level corruption and massive corporate fraud betrays a cowardice to confront the root causes of South Africa’s development failures. Let’s imagine for a moment that every foreigner in South Africa, documented or otherwise, heeds the abahambe (let them go) call and returns to their countries of origin. We [] The post State Capture and xenophobia — ‘abahambe’ mob lacks gumption to tackle SA’s real problems appeared first on The Namibian.

Anti-Immigration Protesters Raid Homes, Force Migrants Out in South Africa

Anti-immigration protesters in South Africa launched door-to-door raids in Johannesburg’s Alexandra township, forcing suspected undocumented migrants from their homes and handing them over to police. The unrest reflects decades of mounting frustration over unemployment, crime, and failing public services linked to large-scale immigration and the absence of a strong state. The post Anti-Immigration Protesters Raid Homes, Force Migrants Out in South Africa appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Anti-immigration sentiment in South Africa reaches a fever pitch

Anti-immigration sentiment in South Africa reaches a fever pitch

South Africa warned: Stop anti-migrant violence before history repeats

South Africa warned: Stop anti-migrant violence before history repeats

Nigeria warns South Africa over attacks on citizens amid anti-migrant protests

Nigeria has warned that it will not tolerate attacks on its citizens in South Africa as anti-migrant protests began on Tuesday in parts of the country. The protests, organised by anti-migration vigilante groups, including March and March, followed an unofficial June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa. Although the organisers said the [] Nigeria warns South Africa over attacks on citizens amid anti-migrant protests

Xenophobia: ‘South Africa is nothing without the rest of Africa’ — MTN Group Chairman condemns anti-foreigner sentiment

South Africa’s economic growth and future are inextricably tied to the rest of the continent, and the country is “nothing without Africa,” MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas declared in a sweeping and unsparing condemnation of ongoing xenophobic violence and anti-foreigner sentiment. The post Xenophobia: ‘South Africa is nothing without the rest of Africa’ — MTN Group Chairman condemns anti-foreigner sentiment appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tense standoff at an anti-migrant protest in a South African town | AJ #shorts

Locals at an anti-migrant protest wielded sticks in an attempt to evict suspected undocumented residents of Alexandra, South Africa. The protesters were seen harassing and hitting migrants with police nearby. 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

South Africa: Betrayal of African unity or self-preservation?

The global rise in migration and the xenophobia that has accompanied it have shifted state discourses on migration governance. South Africa has become a headliner in this debate, p...

South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Backlash Puts Its African Leadership at Risk

After 10 years working in South Africa and [] The post South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Backlash Puts Its African Leadership at Risk appeared first on The Media Line.

‘They will attack me if I stay’: immigrants in South Africa flee for safety amid violence and anti-foreigner protests

More than 2,000 anti-foreigner protesters march through Durban city centre as the arbitrary deadline passes for undocumented migrants to leave the countrySouth Africa was holding its breath on Tuesday as mass anti-immigration protests were held across the country. They come after a weeks-long campaign against foreigners that has seen at least four killed and tens of thousands fleeing for safety.In the coastal city of Durban, where violence had been expected, the streets were unusually quiet and shops were shuttered as tension hung thick in the air. Continue reading...

UN rights office condemns racist remarks targeting Mbappé

The United Nations human rights office on Tuesday condemned what it described as “racist” and “dehumanizing” remarks made by a Paraguayan senator against France captain Kylian Mbappé following France’s Round of 16 victory over Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement, Thameen Al-Kheetan, spokesperson for the Office of the United Nations High [] The post UN rights office condemns racist remarks targeting Mbappé appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Afrique du Sud : nouvelle journée de mobilisation contre les étrangers

Des milliers de Sud-Africains manifestent ce mardi 30 juin 2026 à travers le pays lors de la première journée d’une mobilisation nationale contre les étrangers. Les manifestants accusent les immigrés de prendre leurs emplois et réclament le départ des étrangers en situation irrégulière. La tension montait dans le pays au fur et à mesure qu’approchait [] The post Afrique du Sud : nouvelle journée de mobilisation contre les étrangers first appeared on Guineematin.com.

AU Condemns Coordinated Terrorist Attacks Across Mali

The African Union (AU) has condemned the coordinated terrorist attacks that targeted several localities across northern, central and southern Mali, reaffirming its support for the country’s efforts to combat terrorism and restore peace. In a statement issued on Monday, Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, described the attacks, carried out on Saturday, as [] The post AU Condemns Coordinated Terrorist Attacks Across Mali appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

How xenophobia went viral in South Africa

The online campaign stoking South Africa's latest xenophobic backlash.