Anti-migrant protests
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Arrests expected for those behind attacks on foreign nationals, says Ramaphosa
President Ramaphosa says arrests and prosecutions expected for those behind violence against foreign nationals as police process evidence and reports.
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AfriForum and March and March collaboration draws criticism from political parties
Civil rights organisation AfriForum and the March and March movement have formed a controversial working group, sparking sharp reactions from South Africa’s major political parties.
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Farms and factories struggle as more than 160 000 migrant workers flee South Africa
Mass exodus of foreign workers leaves South African employers scrambling for labour as fruit rots on trees and sugar cane remains uncut.
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Three foreigners injured in South Africa anti-migrant march
Three foreign nationals were injured and at least 80 people arrested after anti-migrant protests in KwaZulu-Natal turned violent on Wednesday.
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Ramaphosa urges African unity on migration amid xenophobic crisis
Ramaphosa calls for African cooperation on migration as xenophobic violence forces 160 000 foreign nationals to flee South Africa.
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Over 160 000 foreign nationals flee South Africa amid anti-migrant violence
More than 160 000 foreign nationals fled South Africa in two months amid escalating xenophobic violence and coordinated government repatriations.
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Anti-migrant violence reaches Jeffreys Bay as tensions grip South Africa
Soldiers deployed to coastal town after shooting and looting of foreign-owned shops leaves three wounded and thousands displaced nationwide.
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Jeffreys Bay protest case postponed after 69 granted bail
The case against 69 people arrested during violent anti-immigrant protests in Jeffreys Bay has been postponed to October after they were granted bail.
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Ghana, Nigeria seek AU debate on ‘Afrophobia’ following anti-immigrant violence in SA
Ghana and Nigeria are calling for Afrophobia to be discussed at the next African Union summit following anti-immigrant violence in South Africa.
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UPDATE | Repatriation of foreign nationals underway in Jeffreys Bay
A local church will assist foreign nationals in Jeffreys Bay with repatriation on Sunday following violent protests on Thursday.
