![Demonstration by the 'March and March' movement marking an unofficial deadline set by citizen-led groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa, in Durban, on June 30, 2026 [AFP]](https://gateofwise.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/afp_6a438ece7d55-1782812366-600x400.webp "South Africa Increases Police Presence as Anti-Immigrant Protests Grow")
South Africa Increases Police Presence as Anti-Immigrant Protests Grow
Police have been deployed across several South African cities after anti-immigrant protests raised concerns about public safety and possible violence. The demonstrations follow calls by anti-immigrant groups demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country by Tuesday. Government Rejects Protesters’ Claims The groups claimed that undocumented migrants would face arrest and deportation if they remained…