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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1953, Ivan Toms, South African physician and activist (died 2008) was born. In 1955, Balaji Sadasivan, Singaporean neurosurgeon and politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (died 2010) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 1999, Jan Sloot, Dutch computer scientist and electronics technician (born 1945) passed away. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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/
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Associated Press
· 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
Breakthrough News
· Jul 8, 2026
South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests expose a deeper national crisis
The June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa heightened fears of unrest, as anti-immigrant rhetoric and mobilization intensify. Zoe. , July 8, 2026
TRT World
· 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
· 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 []
Reuters
· Jun 30, 2026
LIVE: South Africa migrant deadline sparks protests in Durban
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/
YNaija
· Jul 2, 2026
How South Africa’s June 30 Border Friction Halts the African Live Music Circuit
The June 30 deadline set by South African anti-immigration groups demanding that foreign nationals leave has triggered a deep chill across the continent’s creative corridor. The state has deployed police forces to prevent vigilante violence, but the spreading panic and voluntary repatriations are still fracturing the cultural exchange that once turned Johannesburg into a second... Read More Read » How South Africa’s June 30 Border Friction Halts the African Live Music Circuit on YNaija
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Related coverage for "LIVE: South Africa migrant deadline sparks protests": Associated Press — LIVE: Protest against illegal immigration in South Africa. Breakthrough News — South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests expose a deeper national crisis. 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. Reuters — LIVE: South Africa migrant deadline sparks protests in Durban. YNaija — How South Africa’s June 30 Border Friction Halts the African Live Music Circuit