XENOPHOBIC UNREST: ‘Blame the government’ — anti-migrant leaders deflect responsibility for potential violence on 30 June (opens original article in a new tab)

Anti-migrant groups in South Africa blame the government for potential violence on 30 June, as tensions rise with reports of migrant harassment and violence, while the government prepares a large policing operation.

• Anti-migrant groups in South Africa claim the government is responsible for potential violence on 30 June, despite reports of migrant harassment and violence.
• The government has allocated R600-million for policing the 30 June demonstrations, while civil society organizations demand increased deportations and border security.
• Videos show media personality Ngizwe Mchunu encouraging anti-migrant sentiment, and there have been incidents of migrants being assaulted and killed in recent unrest.