Tag: Xenophobia
South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest
man who collapsed while he was being arrested by police in Cape Town last week. The initial results from a…
South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign
The South African government says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since launching a "migration management"…
Heavy security deployed in South Africa ahead of anti-migrant protests
AFP via Getty ImagesCo-ordinated protests have been planned across the country and there is a heavy security presence in most…
‘We fear for our lives’ – deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa
South Africa has become a hostile place for undocumented migrants, as a deadline set by protesters for them to leave…
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria has become the latest African state to repatriate some of its citizens from South Africa following a rise in…
South Africa’s president unveils crackdown on illegal migration
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the nation to announce a raft of new measures to crackdown on illegal…