South Africa: 'I Am Leaving' - - Migrants Speak of Fear, Uncertainty As Xenophobic Protests Spread
Migrants in South Africa are facing a difficult choice due to the spread of anti-foreigner protests, with many considering leaving the country. The protests have been building throughout the year and have intensified over the past two weeks, causing fear and uncertainty among migrants. As the deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country approaches, many are weighing their options and deciding whether to stay or go.
- ▪Migrants are facing increased threats and intimidation due to the anti-foreigner movement in South Africa.
- ▪The deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country is 30 June, but the plans for what will happen on this date are unclear.
- ▪Many migrants are choosing to leave the country due to fear and uncertainty about their safety.
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As anti-foreigner protests spread, migrants are faced with a choice: hope the protests, intimidation and violence subside or leave South Africa. Sitting at Park Station, Johannesburg, on Thursday, 4 June 2026, 30-year-old James Alan was waiting with four friends for a bus to Malawi. "I am leaving due to the anti-immigrant protests. My mother has been calling me back home. I think it is time I listen to her," he said. "I do not have a choice, I am leaving. It will not help me to wait and see what will happen first. We know what will happen.
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