Event Brief
South Africa deports 53,000+ foreigners in migration drive
Filed: Jul 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Summary: South Africa says it has deported more than 53,000 foreigners during a migration crackdown after anti-immigration protests.
WHO: South Africa
WHAT: Deported more than 53,000 foreigners as part of a migration campaign targeting undocumented migrants
WHEN: Jul 12, 2026 at 2:57 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: Anti-immigration protests prompted a crackdown on undocumented migrants.
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