South Africa’s illegal migration backlash mirrors political battles across the West
These immigrants, mostly undocumented, are blamed for rampant crime, taking jobs and overrunning hospital wards and places in government schools.In some cases, groups have gone house-to-house in areas such as Soweto, near Johannesburg, giving deadlines for immigrants to go home. Earlier this month, Reuters reported that 900 people were arrested during a day of nationwide protests. While the protests were largely peaceful, police were called to disperse violent protesters in some areas of the country.
- ▪These immigrants, mostly undocumented, are blamed for rampant crime, taking jobs and overrunning hospital wards and places in government schools.In some cases, groups have gone house-to-house in areas such as Soweto, near Johannesburg, givi
- ▪Earlier this month, Reuters reported that 900 people were arrested during a day of nationwide protests.
- ▪While the protests were largely peaceful, police were called to disperse violent protesters in some areas of the country.
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Africa South Africa’s illegal migration backlash mirrors political battles across the West Groups have gone house-to-house in areas like Soweto giving deadlines for immigrants to go home By Paul Tilsley Fox News Published July 26, 2026 7:17am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Leading South African activist warns nation is being 'invaded' by illegal immigrants March and March founder and leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says her movement wants illegal immigrants out of the country, calling for tougher action.
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