Thousands march in South Africa demanding illegal migrants leave
Summary
On June 30, tens of thousands of people marched in South Africa's biggest cities asking the government to make immigration rules stricter. The protests were mostly peaceful, but there were a few arrests for looting. Recent clashes between South Africans and migrants have caused at least four deaths, and over 25,000 undocumented migrants have left the country.Key Facts
- The march took place on June 30, 2026, in South Africa’s largest cities.
- About 20 organizations called for tighter immigration policies.
- The protests were mostly calm, with a few arrests related to attempted looting.
- Recent conflicts between local South Africans and migrants have resulted in at least four deaths.
- Police report that more than 25,000 undocumented migrants have left South Africa recently.
- Police stayed alert during and after the protests to maintain order.
- The marches reflect rising tensions over immigration in South Africa.
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