Xenophobia
March and March protests expand to Gauteng cities
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The anti-foreigner group March and March held demonstrations in Tshwane and Johannesburg on Tuesday and Wednesday, demanding action against illegal immigrants ahead of local government elections. Leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma called for stricter immigration controls, while ActionSA's Herman Mashaba voiced support. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi received a memorandum and was given seven days to respond.
Nigeria's Consulate General in Johannesburg has issued a security advisory to its citizens ahead of nationwide anti-foreigner protests scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026. The alert warns of demonstrations across South Africa's nine provinces targeting foreign nationals. Nigerians and other African migrants are increasingly fearful amid rising tensions.
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In a turbulent year like 2025, Colombia has avoided the rise of xenophobia against Venezuelan immigrants, unlike other countries. Public policies have facilitated their integration into the labor market and social services. This reception reflects elementary decency, according to author Rodrigo Botero Montoya.