Key developments
• Nationwide anti‑immigrant marches erupted on June 30, with demonstrators in Johannesburg, Durban and other cities demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country. Some protests turned violent, featuring looting and clashes with police.
• Despite the unrest, the …
Anti‑immigrant demonstrators took to the streets of major cities on Tuesday, marching with flags and wooden weapons and, in some cases, turning violent and looting, as they enforced a self‑imposed deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country. The rallies …
Recent developments in Southern Africa – especially South Africa – centre on three inter‑linked crises: immigration‑related unrest, economic pressure and high‑profile political milestones.
1. Immigration unrest – Home Affairs is tightening asylum controls after violent anti‑immigrant mobs threatened women and …
The most significant current developments in Southern Africa centre on three inter‑linked issues: migration‑related unrest, telecom regulation and the economy.
1. Migration protests and asylum reforms – Home Affairs is overhailing its asylum system after a wave of violence, including …
