South African businesses reel from foreign worker exodus
Many Zimbabweans, which accounted for the largest share of those returning, worked in South Africa’s farming, domestic work and construction sectors.
Zim business leader urges economically beneficial immigration control as protests disrupt South African business
Business leader and former Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries president Busisa Moyo says the repatriation of foreign nationals from South Africa (SA) has severely impacted the country’s businesses—particularly in service delivery and commercial sectors—urging authorities to apply artificial intelligence (AI) in immigration control for economic benefit.
South Africa clothing factory owners warn of collapse as migrant workers leave
Clothing factories in parts of South Africa are closing as immigrant workers flee to avoid xenophobic violence, according to the chair of the eThekwini Clothing and Leather Association, Iqbal Ismail.
Heavy police presence keeps a lid on anti-immigrant violence
The 30 June deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave the country – a date set by anti-immigrant groups like March and March – was largely peaceful, according to police, though not entirely without incident.
South Africa on edge ahead of anti-migrant protests
Ahead of planned demonstrations in parts of the country on Tuesday, police say reinforcements are on the ground to contain possible violence, destruction and looting.
SA braces for anti-immigrant shutdown on 30 June
Determined to avoid a repeat of the July 2021 riots that claimed 350 lives and caused damage estimated at R50 billion, government says it is better prepared for the planned protests on Tuesday led by anti-immigrant groups like March and March, which has issued an ultimatum for illegal immigrants to leave the country by 30 June.