South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Unrest Tests Its Pan-African Standing

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.

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 []

South Africa: Blaming Migrants Ignores the Real Causes of South Africa's Economic Crisis

[The Conversation Africa] South Africa is in the midst of its most significant anti-immigrant mobilisation in years.

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

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

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.

Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave

Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave.

South Africa Anti-Immigration Riots: Anti-Foreigner Protests Fuel Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign

Thousands of people across South Africa marched to demand that all undocumented foreigners leave the country. In several areas, demonstrators forced their way into properties, leaving a trail of destruction. The unrest follows the mass deportation of undocumented migrants from Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Al Arabiya journalist Wandiswa Ntengento reports. #SouthAfrica #AntiImmigration #Protests #Ramaphosa #Africa #Johannesburg #CapeTown #Migration #Immigration #BreakingNews #AlArabiyaNews #GlobalNews #Riots #AfricaNews #Politics #Demonstrations

Anti-immigration sentiment in South Africa reaches a fever pitch

Anti-immigration sentiment in South Africa reaches a fever pitch

Justice Malala: SA's anti-migrant violence exposes Africa's bigger failure

Justice Malala: SA's anti-migrant violence exposes Africa's bigger failure

Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave | AJ #shorts

Anti-migrant groups have taken to the streets in Johannesburg as the unofficial June 30 deadline for foreigners to leave South Africa closes in. Demonstrators are demanding all undocumented migrants leave the country, blaming them for high crime rates and worsening unemployment. 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...

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/

South Africa to step up security ahead of anti-migrant deadline

The country, one of Africa's largest and most industrialised economies, has been on edge following weeks of sometimes violent xenophobic unrest that has left at least two people dead. The post South Africa to step up security ahead of anti-migrant deadline appeared first on Vanguard News.

Xenophobic Protests in South Africa: The Legacy of Apartheid Meets Neoliberal Crisis

Anti-immigration marches erupted across South Africa on June 30, amid deepening unemployment and poverty. The post Xenophobic Protests in South Africa: The Legacy of Apartheid Meets Neoliberal Crisis appeared first on Left Voice.

South Africa was once hailed as a 'Rainbow Nation' - now it's being torn apart by 'Afrophobia' as black South Africans turn against illegal migrants from other African countries who they fear will take their jobs: SUE REID

South Africa was once hailed as a 'Rainbow Nation' - now it's being torn apart by 'Afrophobia' as black South Africans turn against illegal migrants from other African countries who they fear will take their jobs: SUE REID

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.

‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa

For months, anti-migrant rhetoric had been building across South Africa. Then it reached Kaunga Nyirenda’s doorstep. In early June, two men gave the Malawian gardener, who lives in a Johannesburg suburb, a chilling ultimatum: leave now or face death. “They asked me: ‘When are you going to leave the country? We want to fix our The post ‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa appeared first on Egypt Independent.

‘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’s debt to Africa: Has the Rainbow Nation forgotten who stood with it?

For decades, South Africa occupied a unique moral position on the African continent. Its struggle against apartheid was not merely a national liberation movement but became Africa’s defining cause. From Lagos to Maputo, from Addis Ababa to Harare, and Rabat to Cairo, independent African states mobilized diplomatic, financial and material support to isolate the apartheid The post South Africa’s debt to Africa: Has the Rainbow Nation forgotten who stood with it? appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

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.

NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: Ubuntu Bleeds: How Xenophobia Kills the Pan-African Dream

Pan-Africanism began as a powerful promise. Championed by visionary leaders like Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah, the movement sought to unite Africans globally, fostering deep racial solidarity and shared ideologies. From political alliances to the creation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963—which later evolved into the African Union (AU) in 2002—the continental vision was [] The post NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: Ubuntu Bleeds: How Xenophobia Kills the Pan-African Dream appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence

Thousands of people have marched in South Africa’s main cities to demand that all undocumented migrants leave the country. Police officers, backed by private security guards, have been deployed because of fears that protests could turn violent. Anti-migrant groups had set Tuesday as the deadline for undocumented migrants to leave. Many foreigners have already fled The post Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Europe’s ugly anti‑migrant politics just found a new stage: South Africa

South Africa is facing a anti-migrant crisis that is rerunning many of the arguments, rhetoric and racism seen in Europe over the past decade.

Ribuan berarak tuntut imigran haram pulang

CAPE TOWN: Ribuan orang berarak pada Selasa di beberapa bandar di Afrika Selatan bagi menuntut supaya warga asing tanpa dokumen meninggalkan negara itu. Ia berlaku selepas kempen yang berlangsung selama beberapa minggu menyebabkan ribuan pendatang melarikan diri dan mengorbankan empat nyawa. Protes di seluruh negara itu mengakhiri siri demonstrasi yang dianjurkan oleh gabungan longgar beberapa ... Read more The post Ribuan berarak tuntut imigran haram pulang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Anti-Illegal Immigration Protesters Gather In Pretoria As Demonstrations Get Underway

Demonstrators gather in Pretoria as anti-illegal immigration protest mounts pressure on government over undocumented migrants and border enforcement.

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.

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

The other violence: While South Africa watched the marches, the state built a camp

We are watching a de facto refugee camp form under our noses, assembled not by the chaos of mobs but by the order of officials with stamps and clipboards and the quiet confidence of those who know that no one is watching. There is a hidden humanitarian crisis unfolding at South Africa’s border with Zimbabwe. [] The post The other violence: While South Africa watched the marches, the state built a camp appeared first on The Namibian.

South Africa braces for anti migrant protests as cities shut down

Businesses closed, public transport services were disrupted and thousands of people stayed indoors across South Africa as authorities prepared for nationwide anti migrant protests amid fears of widespread violence. Many foreign nationals, including documented migrants, avoided public spaces or fled affected areas after demonstrators issued a deadline demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country. The [] The post South Africa braces for anti migrant protests as cities shut down appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.