Anti-immigrant protests opposing foreign nationals living in South Africa illegally broke out

Cross-border movement of people, including asylum seekers, refugees, and policy responses.

Attacks on migrants and businesses in Durban have prompted scrutiny of policing and military support in KwaZulu-Natal. Authorities link the unrest to misinformation about access to asylum procedures, while an existing deployment authorisation provides for soldiers to assist police through November.

Investigators are examining the fatal assault of a foreign citizen in Durban amid wider hostility towards migrants. The killing's motive remained unknown when reported, while violence and intimidation elsewhere have prompted displacement and complaints from neighbouring countries.