South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Violence Turns Deadly as Neighbors Repatriate Citizens

Jun 9, 2026 - 16:01
South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Violence Turns Deadly as Neighbors Repatriate Citizens
At least five Mozambicans have been killed as anti-migrant vigilante groups intensify attacks across South Africa, where about a third of the population is out of work. Malawi and Ghana are repatriating nationals, and groups like Operation Dudula have set a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave.