Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence
Thousands of anti-migrant protesters marched in South Africa under heavy police presence. Some foreign nationals had already left the country ahead of a deadline set by anti-migrant groups. The issue of migration remains at the centre of the country's economic tensions.
Thousands of anti-migrant protesters marched in South Africa on Monday under a heavy police presence, with officers deployed to prevent any escalation.
Some foreign nationals said they had already left the country ahead of a deadline set by anti-migrant groups. The demonstrations reflect long-running debates over competition for jobs and resources in the region.
Migration remains a sensitive issue in a country grappling with high unemployment and economic strain. Civil-society organisations have appealed for calm, urging all sides to avoid any further rise in tensions between communities.
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