South Africa Migration
June 17 – July 2, 2026 Updated Jul 2
Every published chapter of The Fold's coverage of South Africa Migration, in one place — oldest to newest, updated as the story develops.
Ramaphosa rejects June 30 deadline for migrants to leave South Africa
On Youth Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed an activist-set June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa and warned citizens against vigilante action.
South Africa arrests more than 900 as anti-migrant 'deadline day' protests turn violent
Police arrested over 900 people, including 300 undocumented migrants, as marches marking a vigilante deadline for foreigners to leave South Africa descended into looting in several cities.