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South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline
Key takeaways
- Several thousand citizens of other African countries have already left the country in recent weeks fearing violence.
- One undocumented Malawian told the BBC he was "happy to be going back" but "heartbroken" to be leaving behind four young children.
- As protests have ramped up in recent months, Ramaphosa has repeatedly warned demonstrators to act peacefully and responsibly, while also accepting the need for immigration reforms.
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Anadolu via Getty Images Image caption, Protests are still happening on the eve of the unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa
People intending to protest against migrants should do so without "intimidation, threats or ultimatums", President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned on the eve of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa.
Several thousand citizens of other African countries have already left the country in recent weeks fearing violence.
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