Migrant communities fear violence as anti-illegal immigration protests approach, while organisers reject xenophobia claims and authorities urge calm nationwide.
South Africa’s Border Management Authority has processed more than 8 000 foreign nationals for voluntary repatriation, ahead of 30 June threats.
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Thousands of desperate Malawian migrants wait to return home and escape a mounting wave of xenophobic violence sweeping across South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that security forces will use the full force of the law against anyone attempting to destabilise South Africa during anti-immigrant marches.
A spaza shop owner and a barber from Somalia and Bangladesh say they will exercise caution on 30 June amid the planned anti-immigration protest.
South Africa’s law enforcement agencies have elevated operational readiness across all nine provinces ahead of anticipated anti-migrant demonstrations on 30 June.