What's behind South Africa's anti-migrant protests?

Thousands of foreign workers in South Africa face increasing pressure to leave the country due to violence and protests by anti-immigrant groups. Groups accuse foreign workers of residing and working illegally and demand departures by June 30. South Africa has experienced recurrent waves of anti-immigrant violence over the past decade, often targeting other African nationals. Since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa has become a destination for thousands of workers from neighboring countries. Many South Africans argue that the government is not enforcing immigration laws. The question of whether South Africa still needs foreign workers is raised in relation to immigration enforcement and labor needs.

"Thousands of foreign workers are under increasing pressure to leave the country. Foreign workers in South Africa are yet again facing violence and protests by anti-immigrant groups. They accuse them of residing and working in the country illegally and are demanding that they leave by June 30."

"South Africa has seen recurrent waves of anti-immigrant violence in the past decade often directed at other African nationals. Since the end of apartheid in 1994, the country has become a destination for thousands of workers from neighbouring countries."

"But many South Africans say the government is not upholding its immigration laws. So, does South Africa still need foreign workers?"

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