What’s behind South Africa’s anti-migrant protests?
South Africa is experiencing renewed anti-migrant protests, with foreign workers facing demands to leave the country by June 30. These protests are fueled by accusations that migrants are residing and working illegally. The country has a history of anti-immigrant violence, particularly against other African nationals, amidst ongoing debates about the necessity of foreign labor.
- ▪Thousands of foreign workers in South Africa are under pressure to leave the country.
- ▪Anti-immigrant groups are demanding that migrants exit by June 30.
- ▪South Africa has seen recurrent waves of anti-immigrant violence over the past decade.
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play videoplay videoVideo Duration 27 minutes 52 seconds play-arrow27:52Inside StoryWhat’s behind South Africa’s anti-migrant protests?Thousands of foreign workers are under increasing pressure to leave the country.Read moreForeign workers in South Africa are yet again facing violence and protests by anti-immigrant groups. They accuse them of residing and working in the country illegally and are demanding that they leave by June 30.South Africa has seen recurrent waves of anti-immigrant violence in the past decade – often directed at other African nationals.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Gold Rush: Did CIA agent steal $40m in gold bars via work expenses?list 2 of 3South African president to face impeachment probe over ‘Farmgate’ scandallist 3 of 3Anti-Immigrant anger grows…
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