Anti-Immigrant Violence Forces Thousands to Flee Homes in South Africa

On June 30, thousands of migrants in South Africa were forced to flee their homes due to threats of violence from racist mobs. Families camped outdoors for days in fear of their lives. The unrest followed weeks of anti-foreigner campaigns that had already killed at least four people and displaced tens of thousands. In Durban, where violence was anticipated, streets remained unusually quiet with shuttered shops, while thousands of demonstrators in traditional Zulu attire marched through the city center, wielding sticks and chanting "Abahambe!" ("They must go!" in Zulu). The protests were part of nationwide anti-immigration demonstrations. The article, published by Der Freitag, highlights the ongoing crisis faced by migrants in South Africa.