Thousands March Against Illegal Immigration Across South Africa Under Massive Police Deployment

AllAfrica—Tens of thousands of South Africans took to the streets in coordinated anti-migrant protests across multiple cities, backed by a heavy police presence deployed ahead of the demonstrations. Soweto traders shuttered shops and did not open stalls as marchers filled the streets, though no major incidents were initially reported at those sites. Police units were pre-positioned across the country to prevent violence. The marches reflected growing public anger over illegal immigration that has become a major political flashpoint in South Africa.

• AllAfrica — Soweto traders shuttered their stalls as the protests swept through the area
• The Independent (UK) — South Africa deploys police for widespread protests by groups opposing illegal immigration
• Deutsche Welle — South Africa braces for anti-migrant protests
• Guardian — Police units pre-deployed across South Africa ahead of the anti-immigration marches
• BBC — World — Thousands march against illegal immigration across South Africa amid heavy police presence
• South China Morning Post — Anti-migrant marches drew thousands and a massive police presence across South Africa