South Africa anti-migrant tension: Locals pressure businesses for foreigners' jobs

Published 10 July 2026 · general

South Africans are demanding more job opportunities after some foreign workers left the country following anti-migrant protests. Businesses are facing pressure from demonstrators to hire

South Africans are demanding more job opportunities after some foreign workers left the country following anti-migrant protests. Businesses are facing pressure from demonstrators to hire more local employees amid rising tensions over employment. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App

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