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Hundreds flee as South Africa anti-migrant mobs go door-to-door Hundreds of foreigners fearing for their lives have taken shelter in community halls on South Africa's south coast, saying mobs of locals were going door-to-door telling them to leave the country.

Migrant Camps Swell in South Africa Amid Growing Anti-Immigrant Threats A threat to all undocumented foreigners to leave the country by Tuesday has led many to set up street camps as they try to get out.

Nigerian migrants flee South Africa after spike in xenophobic protests Migrants say they are living in fear after a group gave people living illegally in South Africa a deadline to leave.

Anti-Immigrant Violence Leaves Several Dead in South Africa The Mozambican government has said five citizens werekilledin "xenophobic attacks" while families were forced to flee their homes in Kleinmond and Gansbaai in the Overberg as anti-immigration protests spread to the Western Cape region in South Africa. South Africa:'I Am Leaving' - Migrants Speak of Fear, Uncertainty As Xenophobic Protests Spread Daily Maverick, 4 June 2026 As anti-foreigner protests spread, migrants are faced with a choice: hope the protests, intimidation and violence subside or leave South Africa.Read more » South Africa:Anti-Immigrant Violence Explodes in Western Cape GroundUp, 2 June 2026 Several dead in Mossel Bay, families flee into mountains in OverbergRead more » Africa:More Than 2,000 Malawians Are Trying to Leave South Africa Scrolla, 3 June 2026 Malawi's government announced a formal voluntary repatriation on 2 June after vigilante attacks on African migrants spread across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. …Read more » Mozambique:Mozambique Claims Five of Its Nationals Killed Killed in South Africa 'Xenophobic Attacks' RFI, 2 June 2026 Mozambique has claimed that fi…

Migrants flee homes in South Africa amid xenophobic violence surge Four days ago, Mozambican immigrant Lado Amido opened his door in the South African coastal town of Kleinmond to find an angry crowd outside. They told him and others like him that...

South Africa Migrant Exodus: 25,000 Depart Amid Anti-Migrant Sentiment Johannesburg, South Africa– Approximately 25,000 foreign nationals have departed South Africa in recent weeks, following a surge in anti-migrant sentiment that hasreportedly resulted in four fatalities. This significant outflow of labor and residents underscores growing social tensions and presents a challenge to regional economic stability. The departures primarily affect individuals from neighboring countries, particularly Zimbabwe, who often seek economic opportunities in South Africa. The reported exodus follows a period of heightened xenophobic incidents within South Africa, often targeting individuals from other African nations. These tensions are frequently exacerbated by high domestic unemployment rates and perceptions regarding resource allocation, as observed in various reports over the past decade by organizations such as the United Nations Refugee Agency. Migrants often contribute significantly to sectors such as agriculture, mining, and informal trade in South Africa. Their departure can create labor shortages in specific niches, potentially impacting productivity and economic output, according t…

Crisis Looms in South Africa as Anti-Foreigner Movement Demands ... By Melanie Nathan, June 20, 2026. New AHRC Research Warns Xenophobia Has Evolved from Sporadic Violence into an Organized Human Rights Crisis For decades, South Africa has stood as a symbol of hope on the African continent, a constitutional democracy born from the defeat of Apartheid and committed to equality, dignity, and human rights. Today, the Rainbow Nation stands at a crossroads. As anti-foreigner mobilization intensifies and thousands flee in fear ahead of a June 30 deadline imposed by xenophobic movements, the constitutional promise of inclusion is being tested as never before. As anti-foreigner movements intensify campaigns across the country and the deadline approaches for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa, human rights advocates are warning that the country may be approaching a dangerous tipping point. The communities most immediately affected include nationals from Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Somalia, and other African countries whose citizens have long sought work, safety, education, business opportunities, or refuge in South Afri…

South Africa: Standing Firm - - the SA Communities Resisting Xenophobia and Protecting Migrants [Daily Maverick] While the Department of Home Affairs is overwhelmed and anti-migration groups plan mass marches on Tuesday, 30 June, traditional leaders, church groups and local committees are mobilising to protect foreign nationals and defuse a brewing crisis.

Africa: South Africa Unrest Grows As Migrants Become 'Scapegoats' [RFI] South Africa is once again facing a rise in anti-migrant tensions, with vigilante groups reportedly going door to door demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country by the end of June. Post-apartheid specialist Cécile Perrot tells RFI the violence reflects deeper social and economic problems and that migrants have increasingly become scapegoats for poverty and unemployment.

Thousands hit streets in S. Africa as anti-migrant sentiment swells Thousands marched in cities across South Africa Tuesday to demand the removal of undocumented foreign nationals, following a weekslong campaign that has left four people dead and f...

‘Chased like dogs’: #AntiMigrant mobs in #SouthAfrica force foreigners to flee Weeks of #violent protests have led to the deaths of at least 5 nationals of #Mozambique, 300 fled back. #Ghana and #Nigeria have organised #emergency repatriation #flights share.google/olyt3u99xJJI...

Violent anti-migrant protests in South Africa have forced hundreds of foreigners to flee their homes, with multiple deaths reported and several countries organizing emergency evacuations. #SouthAfrica #Migration @volteuropa.org @ec.europa.eu www.france24.com/en/africa/20...

‘They will attack me if I stay’: immigrants in South Africa flee for safety amid violence and anti-foreigner protests <p>More than 2,000 anti-foreigner protesters march through Durban city centre as the arbitrary deadline passes for undocumented migrants to leave the country</p><p>South Africa was holding its breath on Tuesday as mass anti-immigration protests were held across the country. They come after a weeks-long campaign against foreigners that has seen at least four killed and tens of thousands fleeing for safety.</p><p>In the coastal city of Durban, where violence had been expected, the streets were unusually quiet and shops were shuttered as tension hung thick in the air.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/30/they-will-attack-me-if-i-stay-immigrants-in-south-africa-flee-for-safety-amid-violence-and-anti-foreigner-protests">Continue reading...</a>

‘Extreme fear’ among immigrants as backlash sweeps South Africa <p>African migrants say legal status offers little protection as rallies against illegal immigration gain momentum</p><p>African migrants in South Africa say they are living in fear after a series of marches calling for illegal immigrants to leave reignited long-held xenophobic sentiment in the country.</p><p>March &amp; March, a campaign group at the forefront of recent protests, has given people living illegally in the country until 30 June to leave, without specifying what will happen to those who do not.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/08/extreme-fear-among-immigrants-as-backlash-sweeps-south-africa">Continue reading...</a>

Undocumented migrants flee South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant protests Thousands of undocumented migrants in South Africa are rushing to leave after anti-immigrant protests.

Migrants dig in as South Africa's anti-immigrant row fuels unrest For Ethiopian refugee Helana Wolde, leaving South Africa is no longer a realistic option. As thousands of demonstrators marched across the country demanding that foreigners leave,...

African migrants flee as South Africa's xenophobic violence surges Hundreds of foreigners fearing for their lives have taken shelter in community halls on South Africa's south coast, saying mobs of locals were going door-to-door telling them to leave the country. Mostly nationals of Malawi and Mozambique, many told AFP they had fled their homes at the weekend and spent nights in the mountains and bush, before making their way to the small-town community centres.

S. Africa anti-migrant mobs force foreigners to flee in droves Hundreds of foreign nationals have sought refuge in community halls along South Africa’s south coast, saying they fled their homes after mobs went door to door demanding that forei...

Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South Africa Thousands of people marched Tuesday in cities across South Africa to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals after a weeks-long campaign that has sent thousands fleeing and claimed four lives.

Anti-migrant protests take place in South Africa - CNN CNN’s Larry Madowo reports from Johannesburg where protestors took to the streets to demand migrants return to their home countries by Tuesday. Many migrants fear for their safety, taking refuge outside consulates, although the South African government has reassured they will not tolerate violence. CNN’s Larry Madowo reports from Johannesburg where protestors took to the streets to demand migrants return to their home countries by Tuesday. Many migrants fear for their safety, taking refuge outside consulates, although the South African government has reassured they will not tolerate violence. An 18-day-old baby and his mother survived for 32 hours trapped beneath the rubble after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. Soccer player Lucas Trejo spent three days searching for his wife and two children who tragically were killed during the Venezuela earthquakes. This southern elephant seal has become a local celebrity for his visits onshore -- and the chaos he brings. Thai police arrested 46-year-old Australian national Simon Peter Carman at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport in connection to the killing of a 17-year-old girl…

South Africa: More Than 50,000 Immigrants Have Fled SA [GroundUp] 38,000 people have quit the country via Musina since the wave of xenophobia started

Fearful foreign nationals in South Africa forced out of their homes Anti-immigration violence in South Africa has forced foreign migrants to flee their homes.

A new wave of xenophobia is sweeping through South Africa, with ... Lola Hierro Madrid - Jun 26, 2026 - 19:24 CEST Share on Whatsapp Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Desplegar Redes Sociales Prefer EL PAÍS on Google Compartir: Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Bluesky Linkedin Copy link For decades, the West has told itself that the fear of immigrants is a matter of skin color, religion, culture, or different continents. But one only needs to look at South Africa today, where a new wave of xenophobic violence is demonstrating that the mechanism of rejecting the other isn’t always about phenotypes. In a country where the Black majority suffered for decades under the oppression of apartheid – a system imposed by the white minority – mobs of Black South Africans with xenophobic views are accusing migrants and asylum seekers (who are also African and Black) of stealing their jobs, overwhelming hospitals, monopolizing public aid and committing crimes. The violence has left hundreds of homes burned, thousands of displaced people camped out in the streets, as well as several migrants murdered. The most recent case occurred on June 19, when a 29-year-old Malawian man was stoned to death in the …

South Africa: Refugees affected by xenophobic attacks forced to sleep outside police station Xenophobic violence and displacement are escalating across South Africa as tensions over foreign nationals boil over. In Mossel Bay, two Mozambicans were killed and dozens of homes torched in informal settlements, in attacks residents have linked to ethnic targeting – leaving hundreds displaced and entire areas in ruins. Outside Durban’s Department of Home Affairs, dozens of Congolese nationals remain after similar xenophobic protests forced them from their homes.

Breaking News Update Cape Town News reported yesterday on foreign nationals fleeing parts of the Overberg. Today, the crisis has escalated, with AFP reporting that South African anti-migrant mobs went door-to-door telling people to leave. Read the full update: ctnews.co.za/hundreds-fle...