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Vigilantes, police and politicians: The unholy alliance turning SA's anti-immigrant violence into a growth industry
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
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Independent Online
· Jul 2, 2026
LOOK: Alleged looting, intimidation and arson nationwide after anti-immigration marches
LOOK: Alleged looting, intimidation and arson nationwide after anti-immigration marches
Reuters
· 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
BizNews
· Jun 25, 2026
DA's Hill-Lewis draws the line: Mobs don't enforce immigration law, the state does
DA's Hill-Lewis draws the line: Mobs don't enforce immigration law, the state does
Wirepoints
· Jul 6, 2026
FBI announces 305 arrests, 24 missing children recovered in Chicago during Operation New Dawn – FOX News
It is my view that to combat violence, federal law enforcement must move at the speed of violence, U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros said in a statement. Chicago’s federal anti-violence apparatus united under one banner — the United States flag and not the shield, badge, banner or logo of any agency — to make their presence felt on the streets of Chicago and make it known that they are a force to be reckoned with in the battle against violence.
MS NOW
· Jun 30, 2026
Elon Musk promotes xenophobic film that glorifies vigilantism
“Citizen Vigilante,” which depicts violence against migrants, is just the latest example of the bloodlust and infatuation with vigilantes among MAGA world. The post Elon Musk promotes xenophobic film that glorifies vigilantism appeared first on MS NOW.
The Guardian
· Jun 30, 2026
Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches
Government fears repeat of anti-migrant violence in 2008 that led to looting and resulted in deaths of 62 peopleSouth African authorities have deployed police units to towns and cities around the country before planned demonstrations against undocumented foreign nationals.Security personnel were seen patrolling the central business district in Johannesburg, the economic capital, where many shopkeepers decided not to open on Tuesday. Trucks and other assets belonging to the South African National Defence Force were also present, according to local media reports. Continue reading...
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Related coverage for "Vigilantes, police and politicians: The unholy alliance turning SA's anti-immigrant violence into a growth industry": Independent Online — LOOK: Alleged looting, intimidation and arson nationwide after anti-immigration marches. Reuters — Protesters light fires in Johannesburg as anti migrant rallies swell. BizNews — DA's Hill-Lewis draws the line: Mobs don't enforce immigration law, the state does. Wirepoints — FBI announces 305 arrests, 24 missing children recovered in Chicago during Operation New Dawn – FOX News. MS NOW — Elon Musk promotes xenophobic film that glorifies vigilantism. The Guardian — Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches