LIVE | South Africa Anti-Migrant Protests: Thousands Flee Xenophobic Threats | Firstpost Africa

A massive humanitarian and political crisis is unfolding in South Africa as thousands of foreign nationals flee the country following a June 30 'self-deport' deadline set by vigilante groups. Highly charged anti-migrant protests have gripped major cities like Johannesburg and Durban, leaving streets deserted and forcing foreign-owned businesses to close. Amid escalating violence that has claimed at least four lives, several African governments—including Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and Malawi—have launched emergency repatriation operations, rescuing over 25,000 terrified citizens. While protest leaders blame illegal immigrants for South Africa's over 30% unemployment rate and failing public infrastructure, human rights groups argue vulnerable migrants are being used as scapegoats for government failures. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s controversial rhetoric regarding white South Africans faces intense scrutiny, as experts point out that vulnerable Black African migrants, not white citizens, are the ones bearing the brunt of this devastating violence. Also on the show: Deadly Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Alleged Abductions Floods Wreak Havoc in Ghana, Nigeria and Ivory Coast 'Dark Horse' Cape Verde's Historic Rise At FIFA World Cup --- South Africa Crisis | South Africa Protests | South Africa Migrant Crisis | Anti Migrant Protests | Johannesburg News | Durban News | South Africa Violence | Xenophobia South Africa | Firstpost Africa | Alyson Le Grange #southafrica #migrantcrisis #africanews #johannesburg #durban #xenophobia #firstpostafrica #africa Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    / @firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Facebook:   / firstpostin   Follow Firstpost on X:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...