xenophobia
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South Africa says 2 745 foreigners sent home in a week
South Africa has repatriated 2 745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration.
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Thousands of Malawians flee Durban after anti-migrant violence escalates
More than 3 000 Malawians sought refuge in an open field in Durban after fleeing escalating anti-immigrant threats and attacks.
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Two arrested following anti-migration march in Bredasdorp
Two people were arrested on the evening of 8 June following a peaceful anti-immigration protest march in Bredasdorp that began earlier on the same day.
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Two charged with murder of Mozambican national in crack down on xenophobic violence in Mossel Bay
Two suspects have been arrested and charged with the murder of a Mozambican national killed during a wave of xenophobic violence.
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Anti-migrant protests intensify across South Africa ahead of November polls
A surge in anti-immigrant demonstrations across South Africa is raising concerns about potential violence ahead of local government elections in November.
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Ramaphosa unveils five-point plan to tackle illegal immigration
Ramaphosa responded to nationwide anti-foreigner marches with a five-point immigration crackdown and a warning against vigilante action.
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South Africa denounces ‘spectacles’ of Ghana repatriations
South Africa warns Ghana against ‘public spectacles’ during repatriation of citizens amid rising anti-immigrant tensions and xenophobic violence.
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Anti-migrant violence leaves even South Africans living in fear
Anti-migrant violence in Mossel Bay leaves two dead and hundreds displaced, with even South Africans fleeing their homes in fear.
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Nigeria repatriating over 1 000 nationals from South Africa as tensions rise
Nigeria plans to repatriate over 1 000 nationals from South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant tensions and protests targeting foreigners.
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President to address nation on migration amid wave of xenophobic violence
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on government’s comprehensive migration strategy as South Africa grapples with a surge in anti-migrant protests.
