Tens of Thousands Seek to Leave South Africa | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Tens of thousands of foreign nationals are still trying to leave South Africa, gathering near the Zimbabwe border amid a government push to deport undocumented migrants—already sending 35,000 back home. Protests and violence have erupted, leaving several dead, as officials relocate migrants to border towns like Musina for processing. Tensions are fueled by blame for unemployment and strained services, though analysts point to deeper government failures. Authorities warn against vigilantism and announce tougher immigration measures, while countries like Nigeria, Malawi, and Zimbabwe organize…