After June 30: What next for migrants in South Africa?

After June 30: What next for migrants in South Africa?

July 2, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of anti-migrant protests in South Africa and the future for undocumented foreigners following a citizen-led movement's ultimatum.

Anti-migrant protests rocked South Africa this week after some citizen-led movements demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country by 30 June. As tensions persist, DW's AfricaLink host, Eddy Micah Jr., speaks with Mametlwe Sebei, President of the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) and DW correspondent Thuso Khumalo about what lies ahead.

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