After June 30: What next for migrants in South Africa?

Anti-migrant protests rocked South Africa this week after some citizen-led movements demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country by 30 June. As tensions persist, DW's AfricaLink host, Eddy Micah Jr., speaks with Mametlwe Sebei, President of the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo about what lies ahead. #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafrica #dwafricalinkpodcast 00:00 – Anti-Migrant Deadline Takes Effect in South Africa 01:20 – What Happened on June 30? 03:45 – Who Is Behind the Protests? 05:45 – Why Are Migrants Being Blamed? 07:30 – The Economic Reality Behind Public Frustration 11:00 – Is Xenophobia Being Used for Political Gain? 13:00 – What Happens After the June 30 Deadline? 15:00 – Thousands Leave South Africa Amid Fear 16:30 – Government Response: Words vs Action 18:15 – Are Migrants Being Protected? 20:00 – South Africa's Reputation and Pan-African Relations 21:45 – Will Xenophobic Attacks Continue? 23:15 – What Needs to Change? 24:10 – Voices From Migrants Affected by the Crisis 24:45 – Final Thoughts & Sign-Off