A city in Gauteng, South Africa; municipal seat of Ekurhuleni; manufacturing and rail hub since the Witwatersrand gold rush
South Africa has processed more than 53,000 foreign nationals for deportation or repatriation after sustained anti‑migrant protests and door‑to‑door searches. Thousands have fled to temporary centres such as Musina and Lindela; Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria and others have arranged buses and flights. Governments and NGOs are warning of overcrowding, poor conditions and rising diplomatic tensions.
Protests in South Africa have intensified, with demonstrations targeting foreign nationals and calls for their expulsion. Authorities report arrests and a heavy security presence as municipal elections approach, while international observers warn of a humanitarian crisis.