In Johannesburg, anti-migration groups hand over foreigners to the police

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: July 9, 2026Country: South Africa

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In Johannesburg, anti-migration groups hand over foreigners to the police

On Thursday in Johannesburg, groups of South Africans took suspected undocumented foreigners to the police, fueling a climate of fear. In Alexandra township, a protest march turned violent with men armed with sticks. Community leaders called for an immediate stop to the protests, stating the situation was out of control.

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