US EditionSouth Africa Anti-Immigration March: Migrants Warned to Close Shops
More than 300 people joined the march, while Ghana’s high commission told nationals to close businesses and keep a low profile.
- On Tuesday, more than 300 people marched through central Pretoria to the Union Buildings, protesting undocumented immigration and high unemployment. Led by March and March, participants demanded the removal of foreign nationals from South Africa.
- Xenophobia has remained a political issue for over a decade, fueled by South Africa's around 33% unemployment rate. Anti-migrant groups like Operation Dudula and ActionSA have gained notoriety demanding foreign nationals be removed.
- Tensions escalated on Robert Sobukwe Street as protesters hurled insults, calling onlookers "amakwerekwere" and demanding they return to "their" countries. Ghana High Commission advised its nationals to close businesses and keep a "low profile."
- Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli accepted a memorandum, calling undocumented migration a "legitimate concern." UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned "criminal acts perpetrated by individuals inciting violence" during remarks on Monday.
- Another march is scheduled for Wednesday in Johannesburg, raising concerns of further xenophobic attacks. President Cyril Ramaphosa urged citizens not to allow concerns to "breed prejudices and hatred towards our fellow Africans.
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Fear and Tension Rise as Migrants Told to Shut Shops in South Africa - Commonwealth Union
Tensions are rising as African migrants in the South African capital, Pretoria, are being warned to stay safe during protests against illegal immigration. Officials fear that these demonstrations could turn violent, as has happened in the past. Migrants from countries like Ghana and Nigeria have been advised to take extra precautions. The Ghana High Commission told its citizens to close their shops and avoid public places. They were also asked t…
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