Migrants flee unrest in South Africa as June 30 anti-migrant deadline looms | TheBriefWire
Migrants flee unrest in South Africa as June 30 anti-migrant deadline looms
Published 29 June 2026 · politics
There have been months of anti-immigrant protests and tensions in South Africa. Thousands of undocumented migrants, mostly other Africans, are desperately trying to leave the
There have been months of anti-immigrant protests and tensions in South Africa. Thousands of undocumented migrants, mostly other Africans, are desperately trying to leave the country, ahead of a June 30 deadline set by activist groups.
While President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected the ultimatum, growing hostility toward foreigners is prompting several neighboring countries to bring their citizens home. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida
Miller reports from Cape Town, South Africa. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: June 29, 2026 • 11:16 PM IST · Updated: June 30, 2026 • 12:09 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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There have been months of anti-immigrant protests and tensions in South Africa.
Thousands of undocumented migrants, mostly other Africans, are desperately trying to leave the country, ahead of a June 30 deadline set by activist groups.
While President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected the ultimatum, growing hostility toward foreigners is prompting several neighboring countries to bring their citizens home.
Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports from Cape Town, South Africa.
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