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Protesters against illegal immigration in South Africa call for more deportations
Protesters said thousands of foreigners in the country illegally should be deported as officials reported rising tensions over immigration and gender-based violence.
- On Wednesday, hundreds gathered in Durban demanding undocumented immigrants leave by the September 30 deadline set by anti-migrant group March and March. Leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma said, "The message we are sending today is that people are getting really, really fed up."
- South Africa has long attracted foreign nationals from Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mozambique, Malawi, Nigeria, Ghana, and Ethiopia seeking economic opportunities. Many residents blame migrants for high unemployment, crime, and strain on public services.
- Demonstrators also expressed outrage over gender-based violence, citing the recent killing of at least 11 women in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg. The femicide protest complemented the anti-immigration message.
- Nigeria's parliament suspended official visits earlier this month due to immigration tensions. According to an AFP tally, more than 200,000 people have fled South Africa since the anti-immigration campaign escalated.
- Police reported no violence during Wednesday's protest, where some participants brandished traditional Zulu weapons and sang cultural songs. A similar June 30 deadline previously triggered mass repatriations following attacks on immigrants.
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