Fear grows in South Africa as anti-migrant 'deadline' looms
President Cyril Ramaphosa warned on the eve of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa that people intending to protest against migrants should do so without "intimidation, threats or ultimatums". He has repeatedly warned demonstrators to act peacefully and responsibly, while also accepting the need for immigration reforms. Ramaphosa reminded citizens in his weekly newsletter that "Some foreign nationals who live in South Africa are here lawfully."
Several thousand citizens of other African countries have already left the country in recent weeks fearing violence. One undocumented Malawian stated he was "happy to be going back" but "heartbroken" to be leaving behind four young children. According to official figures, there are more than three million documented foreign nationals in South Africa. Ahead of the deadline, thousands of migrants have been awaiting processing in temporary camps for several weeks out of fear for their safety. In Durban, white tents housing mostly Malawians are being dismantled as authorities race to clear the transit camp. Nelson Mbewe said he had gone to South Africa in search of employment to support his family in Malawi.
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