Thousands join anti-migrant protests in South Africa
Quick Look
- Thousands participated in anti-migrant protests across South Africa on Tuesday, demanding the expulsion of undocumented foreigners.
- The demonstrations, largely peaceful, were monitored by a significant police presence.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa met with protest leaders to urge peaceful conduct.
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Why It Matters
Thousands of people joined anti-migrant protests in South Africa, demanding that all undocumented foreigners leave the country. The demonstrations marked the culmination of weeks of protests that have displaced thousands of mainly African expatriates.
Thousands of people joined anti-migrant protests in South Africa on Tuesday, watched over by a massive police contingent that was deployed to prevent violence and intimidation.
The demonstrations in Johannesburg, Pretoria, the port cities of Durban and Cape Town and other towns were called by an organisation known as March and March to demand that all undocumented foreigners leave the country.
The rallies, which marked the culmination of weeks of protests that have displaced thousands of mainly African expatriates, appeared to be largely peaceful.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with three of the anti-migrant movement’s leaders on Monday to urge them to avoid any unrest, according to his spokesman, Vincent Magwenya.
The president emphasised “that the right to protest is coupled with the responsibility to observe the law and to protest peacefully”, Magwenya said.
The president emphasised “that the right to protest is coupled with the responsibility to observe the law and to protest peacefully”, Magwenya said.
Open Questions
- What specific actions will the government take regarding undocumented foreigners?
- Will the protests escalate or remain peaceful?
