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LIVE: South Africa migrant deadline sparks protests in Durban

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June 30, 2026

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Anti-migrant groups march against immigration after demonstrators set a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa. #southafrica #immigrants #migrantworkers #foreigners #durban #deadline #protest #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

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Associated Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

LIVE: Protest against illegal immigration in South Africa

Live from Johannesburg as anti-immigration protesters call for a June 30 deadline for people who are in the country illegally to leave. #southafrica #live

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· Jun 30, 2026

LIVE: South Africa migrant deadline sparks protests

South Africa migrant deadline sparks safety concerns and protests. Workers stayed home, shops were shut and buses sat idle across South Africa, as ‌fears mounted that planned anti-immigrant marches would descend into violence #southafrica #migrants #xenophobia #antiimmigrant #protest #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

The Guardian

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· Jun 30, 2026

‘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...

TRT World

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· Jun 29, 2026

June 30 'deadline' for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa

June 30 marks the deadline set by anti-immigration group March and March for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa. The group has called for widespread demonstrations if the government doesn't take what it sees as significant action on immigration. Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Ghana and Nigeria have already repatriated thousands of their citizens over fears of rising xenophobic violence. Vicky Stark reports from Cape Town, South Africa.

South Africa Today

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· Jun 25, 2026

Congolese Nationals in Cape Town Call for Unity Amid Anti-Immigrant Protests

CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE — As a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups rapidly approaches, Congolese nationals in Cape Town are calling for unity among Africans. Foreign residents are voicing serious concerns regarding their livelihoods and safety as nationwide marches targeting undocumented foreign nationals are planned across South Africa. Collette Furaha, a Congolese national []

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

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Related coverage for "LIVE: South Africa migrant deadline sparks protests in Durban": Associated Press — LIVE: Protest against illegal immigration in South Africa. Reuters — LIVE: South Africa migrant deadline sparks protests. The Guardian — ‘They will attack me if I stay’: immigrants in South Africa flee for safety amid violence and anti-foreigner protests. TRT World — June 30 'deadline' for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa. South Africa Today — Congolese Nationals in Cape Town Call for Unity Amid Anti-Immigrant Protests. Independent Online — The desperate exodus from Durban’s Old Drive-In before the June 30 protest