Tjivikua’s Corner – SA’s undocumented immigration dilemma: Balancing security, human rights
On 30 June, thousands of people marched in South Africa’s main cities to demand that all undocumented immigrants leave the country. These anti-immigrant protests are continuing across the country. Following an unofficial 30 June deadline set by vigilante groups for foreign nationals to leave South Africa, the ‘March and March’ movement announced that it will... The post Tjivikua’s Corner – SA’s undocumented immigration dilemma: Balancing security, human rights appeared first on New Era .
On 30 June, thousands of people marched in South Africa’s main cities to demand that all undocumented immigrants leave the country. These anti-immigrant protests are continuing across the country.
Following an unofficial 30 June deadline set by vigilante groups for foreign nationals to leave South Africa, the ‘March and March’ movement announced that it will continue demonstrations every Thursday for the next six months.
While many demonstrations have remained peaceful, police made over 900 arrests nationwide due to isolated incidents of violence, intimidation, looting and public unrest.
With South Africa facing an unemployment rate of more than 43%, anti-migration sentiments have risen.
Anti-immigration protests and vigilante actions threaten regional stability by damaging diplomatic relations, triggering reparations, hatred and undermining SADC’s economic goals.
