Soweto protests take turn against all immigrants in SA
Anti-illegal immigration protests in Soweto have escalated, with organizers calling for all immigrants to leave South Africa. Demonstrators are demanding that the government prioritize South African citizens for resources and employment.
Why it matters
The growing anti-immigrant sentiment poses significant social and political challenges for South African authorities and regional stability.
Members of March and March protesting against illegal immigration in Pretoria on 28 April 2026. Picture: Mongezi Koko/EWN
The article covers a sensitive social issue; while reporting the protesters' demands, it highlights the exclusionary nature of the movement.
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