Tens of thousands leave South Africa as protests continue

Tens of thousands of foreign nationals have left South Africa as anti-immigrant protests, sporadic violence, and fears of further unrest have spread.

African anti-immigrant group 'March and March' held a demonstration in Umzimkhulu after the unofficial June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups for undocumented migrants to leave the country had passed. The protests occurred on July 13, 2026.

Questions on foreign policy alignment The unrest has raised questions about how the nation's domestic tensions align with its longstanding Pan-African foreign policy.