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Last update: 3 hours agoAnti-migrant unrest: South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests are flaring again, with vigilantes threatening to remove undocumented migrants by June 30—reviving fears of xenophobic violence after the 2008 killings. What’s driving it: months of low-key demonstrations have grown after earlier clashes over migrants’ access to clinics and hospitals, as joblessness, crime and resource pressure fuel scapegoating ahead of November municipal elections. Policy pressure on borders: South Africa’s Home Affairs is also running nationwide public consultations on Zimbabwean and Lesotho Exemption Permits, after court challenges. Regional diplomacy: Meanwhile, Botswana and South Africa say they’ll accelerate “high-impact priority projects” under their Bi-National Commission, including the Lesotho–South Africa–Botswana water transfer and north-south corridor work. Lesotho watch: Lesotho says it’s not planning SARS-style vehicle registration rules for foreign-registered cars, citing the close SA link and the need for careful consideration.
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