Anti-immigration sentiment has reached new heights in South Africa, with thousands of people taking to the streets of Johannesburg to demand that foreigners from other African countries leave the country.
People of Johannesburg, it's time to wake up and reclaim that city 🇿🇦🇿🇦
The seeds of patriotism are planted in Johannesburg, don't listen to those who will mislead you.
Illegal aliens must go!! pic.twitter.com/XIkqiKd1U3
– Nick (@Knick_RSA) 29 April 2026
Tensions rise in South Africa as residents pressure foreign shop owners to hire locals instead of African immigrants
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Jacinta Ngobse is the leader of an anti-immigration group
A Ghanaian man was reportedly confronted in South Africa where some locals questioned why he traveled there for services and asked him to return home and contribute to the development of his country. pic.twitter.com/g7SkSKbCtH
– Ghana Chronicles (@_GhChronicles) 22 April 2026
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
🇿🇦 JUST RIGHT HERE: Cyril Ramaphosa tells xenophobic South Africans: “You can't take the law into your own hands. Don't blame foreigners – follow the law.”
Cyril Ramaphosa issued a direct warning on xenophobia and illegal migration during his 2026 Independence Day address in Bloemfontein.
“We… https://t.co/YjqaRq12PD pic.twitter.com/m8ZPo7aOfA
– BSN (@BarristerStreet) 27 April 2026