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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1923, Richard Pipes, Polish-American historian and academic (died 2018) was born. In 1953, Ivan Toms, South African physician and activist (died 2008) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1984, Morné Steyn, South African rugby player was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. 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.

South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests expose a deeper national crisis

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July 8, 2026

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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

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TRT World

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· Jul 10, 2026

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 Today

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· Jul 2, 2026

South Africa Protests: Citizens Demand Action on Porous Borders and Undocumented Immigration

NORTH WEST, South Africa — South Africa is currently grappling with a severe undocumented immigration crisis, prompting hundreds of thousands of citizens to take to the streets in nationwide protests. The demonstrations have brought intense scrutiny to the country’s porous land borders, with residents and officials demanding immediate government action to secure ports of entry []

Independent Online

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· Jun 20, 2026

June 30 protests loom: Government's response to undocumented migrants under scrutiny

June 30 protests loom: Government's response to undocumented migrants under scrutiny

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· Jun 30, 2026

Protesters light fires in Johannesburg as anti migrant rallies swell

Protesters lit fires in Johannesburg's city center as thousands joined an anti-immigration march, moving through the streets under the watch of police and private security personnel. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #southafrica #Johannesburg #immigration Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3QI31IN 👉 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

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Related coverage for "South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests expose a deeper national crisis": TRT World — South Africans Rally to Protect Migrants Amid Xenophobic Protests. South Africa Today — South Africa Protests: Citizens Demand Action on Porous Borders and Undocumented Immigration. Independent Online — June 30 protests loom: Government's response to undocumented migrants under scrutiny. Reuters — Protesters light fires in Johannesburg as anti migrant rallies swell