Thousands of foreign nationals leave South Africa ahead of June 30 'deadline'
Key takeaways
- Thousands of people have fled South Africa in recent weeks ahead of a June 30 "deadline" for foreign nationals to leave the country announced by anti-immigrant groups.
- By: Eunice Masson Immigrants in Durban fearing violence band together for safety.
- Anti-foreigner sentiment has been on the rise in recent months, with protests in several major cities across the country.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Thousands of people have fled South Africa in recent weeks ahead of a June 30 "deadline" for foreign nationals to leave the country announced by anti-immigrant groups. We spoke to Congolese refugees in Kwa Zulu-Natal province who were forced to leave their homes and livelihoods after anti-immigrant protests erupted in violence.
By: Eunice Masson Immigrants in Durban fearing violence band together for safety. © Eunice Masson, FRANCE 24 Anti-immigrant groups in South Africa have set a June 30 "deadline" for undocumented immigrants to leave the country, planning widespread demonstrations on that date and threatening a “national shutdown” if the government does not take significant action on immigration.
Anti-foreigner sentiment has been on the rise in recent months, with protests in several major cities across the country.