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2026 anti-immigrant movement and xenophobia in South Africa
The 2026 anti-immigrant movement and xenophobia in South Africa is an ongoing series of protests, campaigns, demonstrations and incidents of violence directed against illegal and legal foreign nationals in South Africa. The movement intensified in 2026 amid concerns over unemployment, crime, illegal immigration and pressure on public services. Supporters have called for stricter immigration enforcement and the deportation of documented and undocumented migrants, while critics, including human rights organisations and labour unions, have characterized aspects of the movement as xenophobic. The movement has been associated with organizations such as Operation Dudula, Put South Africans First and March and March. Demonstrations and attacks targeting illegal foreign nationals and foreign-owned businesses have been reported in several parts of the country, leading to the displacement of migrants and the voluntary repatriation of thousands of foreign nationals from countries including Malawi...
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