June 30 protests: What motorists can expect in Johannesburg and Pretoria

June 30 protests: Motorists warned of major traffic disruptions across Pretoria

June 30 protests: Motorists warned of major traffic disruptions across Pretoria

‘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...

South Africa Anti-Migrant Protests Spark Law Enforcement Crackdown and Business Closures

JOHANNESBURB, Gauteng – Anti-migrant protests in South Africa have triggered a massive law enforcement response across Gauteng and Mpumalanga, resulting in 154 arrests, the confiscation of multiple firearms, and widespread closures of foreign-owned spaza shops. As security forces deploy advanced surveillance technology to maintain order during the marches against undocumented immigrants, local community groups are []

How South Africa’s 30 June unfolded:

South Africa’s (SA’s) highly anticipated 30 June anti-illegal immigration protests passed largely without the widespread violence many had feared, as thousands marched in cities across the country under a heavy security presence. While the day remained mostly peaceful, there were isolated incidents of unrest. Two people were wounded in a shooting in Hillbrow, the South [] The post How South Africa’s 30 June unfolded: appeared first on The Namibian.