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POLITICSJul 1Thousands march in South Africa demanding illegal migrants leaveTens of thousands of people marched on June 30th South Africa's largest cities, following a call from around 20 organisations demanding that South Africa tighten its immigration policy. The day was largely peaceful, despite a few arrests for attempted looting. Clashes between South Africans and immigrants have left at least four people dead in recent weeks. More than 25,000 undocumented migrants have already left the country following these events, said the police. Police remain on high alert for the rest of the evening. Reporting by Caroline Dumay, Stefan Carstens and Eunice Masson in the strFrance 24 [en]
BUSINESSJul 1South Africa Fuel Prices Drop: Massive Relief at the Pumps for MotoristsPRETORIA – South African motorists are finally seeing some relief at the pumps as fuel prices drop significantly across the board this Wednesday. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed the adjustments, citing lower global oil prices and a stronger Rand against the US dollar as the primary drivers for the cuts. Department spokesperson [...]southafricatoday_net · south africa
WORLDJul 1Repatriation flight carrying 269 Nigerians fleeing South Africa arrives in LagosA total of 269 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Tuesday as authorities completed the latest repatriation effort following a June 30 deadline issued by anti-immigration groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country.Africanews [en]
WORLDJul 1Zimbabwean citizen recounts leaving South Africa over anti-migrant sentimentAfricanews [en]
WORLDJul 1Xenophobia: FG to seek compensation from South Africa for Nigerians’ abandoned propertiesfederal government has said it would seek from its South African counterpart compensation for Nigerians forced to abandon businesses and other valuable properties as they returned home, following renewed anti-immigrant tensions in the country. The post Xenophobia: FG to seek compensation from South Africa for Nigerians’ abandoned properties appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJun 30Anti-Immigrant Marches Held Across South AfricaForeign Policy
POLITICSJun 30South Africa's anti-migrant protesters march nationwide, after thousands flee violenceThousands of people marched across South Africa on Tuesday to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals after a weeks-long campaign that has sent thousands fleeing and claimed four lives. Police were out in force for nationwide protests which capped demonstrations led by citizen-led groups who set an unofficial June 30 deadline for foreigners without papers to leave. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Fredson Guilengue, Senior Regional Programme Manager at the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Southern Africa.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJun 30Thousands march in South Africa demanding departure of undocumented foreignersIn tonight's edition, South Africa's Day of anti-Immigration marches set as a deadline by organizers is thankfully a far more calm affair than many had feared. Also, rescue services in Ghana are still racing to manage severe flooding that has cost at least a dozen lives. And at Kenya’s largest mental health hospital, patients encounter a different kind of therapy: a personal grooming session provided by two visiting barbers.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJun 30What happened on South Africa’s anti-migrant ‘deadline day’Protests in South Africa after campaign groups set June 30 as a deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDJun 30Police deployed as anti - immigrant protests spread in South Africaafricaleader.com · South Africa
POLITICSJun 30Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South AfricaFrom Johannesburg to Durban, thousands marched across South Africa demanding undocumented migrants leave the country. The nationwide protests followed weeks of demonstrations by citizen-led groups that set an unofficial June 30 deadline for migrants without legal status to depart.Africanews [en]
POLITICSJun 30Photos: Thousands flee South Africa as anti-immigrant deadline sparks nationwide protestsVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJun 30Xenophobia: FG seeks compensation from South Africa over properties Nigerians leave behindAccording to him, the government has started documenting businesses and other assets left behind by returnees as part of plans to formally engage the South African authorities. The post Xenophobia: FG seeks compensation from South Africa over properties Nigerians leave behind appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJun 30Shell near sale of South African fuel stations to ADNOC in $1B deal - BloombergShell is reportedly close to selling its fuel stations in South Africa to ADNOC in a deal valued at approximately $1 billion. This potential transaction signifies a major corporate asset divestment in the energy sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJun 30Thousands March In South Africa, Demand Illegal Migrants LeaveCrowds of demonstrators moved through the centre of the city, South Africa's financial capital, where most shops were shuttered, workers stayed home, and transport hubs were quiet. The post Thousands March In South Africa, Demand Illegal Migrants Leave appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSJun 30Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South AfricaThousands 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.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJun 30South African protesters call for undocumented migrants to leaveAnti-immigrant protesters march in Durban as the March and March movement calls for government action on undocumented migration amid a police presence.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJun 30'Politically expedient around the world': Immigrants in South Africa face wrath of xenophobiaGenie Godula is pleased to welcome Aimée-Noel Mbiyozo, Senior Research Consultant at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). South Africa's recurring waves of anti migrant mobilisation reveal a deeper political and socioeconomic paradox. Mbiyozo argues that while public frustration over unemployment, inequality, corruption and failing public services is genuine, migrants have become convenient political scapegoats rather than the cause of these structural crises. Drawing on migration data, governance failures and labour market realities, she contends that anti migrant narratives persist not France 24 [en]
POLITICSJun 30FG to engage South Africa over compensation for returning NigeriansThe Federal Government has said it will engage the South African government to seek compensation for Nigerians who were forced to abandon businesses and other valuable properties as they return home following renewed anti immigrant tensions in the country. The post FG to engage South Africa over compensation for returning Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJun 30Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leaveAnti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDJun 30South Africa deploys police as anti-immigrant protests prompt fearsAnti-migrant groups have demanded undocumented foreigners leave the country by Tuesday.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJun 30Xenophobia : Nigerians flee to South African Embassy amid evacuation delays – The Sun Nigeriathesun.ng
WORLDJun 30South Africa on edge with anti-migrant protests underwayAnti-immigrant groups have set June 30 as an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, with protests taking place across South Africa. Authorities say little violence has occurred so far. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSJun 30South Africa anti-migrant demos draw thousands, plus huge police presenceThousands of people joined anti-migrant protests in South Africa on Tuesday, watched over by a massive police contingent that was deployed to prevent violence and intimidation. The demonstrations in Johannesburg, Pretoria, the port cities of Durban and Cape Town and other towns were called by an organisation known as March and March to demand that all undocumented foreigners leave the country. The rallies, which marked the culmination of weeks of protests that have displaced thousands of mainly...South China Morning Post