- Xenophobic protests and violence targeting foreigners broke out in Ghana and South Africa on May 28th.
- Xenophobic protests and violence targeting foreigners broke out in Ghana and South Africa on May 28th.
- Anti-migrant protests escalated in the Eastern Cape and utilized major South African cities as hubs.
- Protests are occurring in major South African cities, including Johannesburg and Durban, related to foreign nationals from Africa.
Protests in Johannesburg are ongoing, with a movement leader blaming immigrants for economic issues and the President warning against scapegoating.
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Protests in Johannesburg are ongoing, with a movement leader blaming immigrants for economic issues and the President warning against scapegoating.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Chartered flights are carrying white South Africans out of Johannesburg.Sub-event
- The President addresses the ongoing crime wave in South Africa as local government issues warnings regarding the major metropolitan area of Johannesburg.Sub-event
President addresses severe crime crisis in South Africa, focusing on Johannesburg.1 source
A movement leader blamed immigrants for economic woes, prompting Ramaphosa to warn against scapegoating.1 source
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Protests are occurring in major South African cities, including Johannesburg and Durban, related to foreign nationals from Africa.Also in this story
- The foundations of Johannesburg were laid by migrant labor from various countries, and the ANC once found sanctuary in the region, leading to current issues of decline and xenophobic protests.
- The SANDF, led by a minister, announced the deployment of forces to enhance security amid protests in Johannesburg and Durban.
- A demonstration has taken place in Durban, South Africa, on July 1, 2026.
The entities involved
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Johannesburg
largest city in South Africa
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Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa since 2018
Related events
- President Ramaphosa met protest leaders while police were deployed in Durban and Johannesburg to maintain peace.
- Protests are underway in KZN, the epicenter, and President Ramaphosa is working to prevent a recurrence of the 2021 riots.
- Xenophobic violence impacts the diaspora economic base in South Africa.
- President addresses economic stagnation issues in SA, noting Johannesburg exemplifies the country's infrastructure and governance gaps.
- Nigeria's lower chamber spokesperson addresses violence against immigrants in South Africa.