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Migrants rush to leave South Africa: Fear of unrest as anti-immigrant deadline looms
Published 29 June 2026 · politics
Thousands of migrants are scrambling to leave South Africa ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups demanding that undocumented foreigners leave the
Thousands of migrants are scrambling to leave South Africa ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups demanding that undocumented foreigners leave the country.
Several cities are on alert amid fears of unrest, while the government has urged citizens not to take immigration enforcement into their own hands. Many migrants are seeking safety as tensions rise.
Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from a transit camp in Durban. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile
Published: June 29, 2026 • 10:05 AM IST · Updated: June 29, 2026 • 10:40 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Thousands of migrants are scrambling to leave South Africa ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups demanding that undocumented foreigners leave the country.
Several cities are on alert amid fears of unrest, while the government has urged citizens not to take immigration enforcement into their own hands.
Many migrants are seeking safety as tensions rise.
Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from a transit camp in Durban.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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