Four things to know about South Africa’s anti-migrant protests
Recent unrest in South Africa has resulted in the deaths of at least four people and caused thousands of migrants to flee. The violence is driven by anti-immigrant protests, which have been mobilized by a loose coalition of minor political parties and small citizen-led vigilante groups. The protests have been fueled by growing public anger over issues such as joblessness, crime, and pressure on resources, with migrants being scapegoated for the country's economic crisis.
- ▪At least four people have been killed in the recent unrest, with thousands of African migrants fleeing their homes or huddling in makeshift camps for fear of attack.
- ▪The protests have been mobilized by a loose coalition of minor political parties and small citizen-led vigilante groups, who claim that migrants drive crime and take jobs from locals.
- ▪The violence and intimidation have prompted several African countries to organize voluntary repatriations, with at least 988 Ghanaians and about 600 Nigerians leaving by plane this month.
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Home / WorldFour things to know about South Africa’s anti-migrant protests Hillary OrindeAFP·30 Jun, 2026 06:30 AM4 mins to readSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditRecent unrest in South Africa has killed at least four people, causing thousands of migrants to flee. Photo / Getty ImagesRecent unrest in South Africa has killed at least four people, causing thousands of migrants to flee.
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