Thousands of foreign nationals leave South Africa ahead of June 30 'deadline'

Thousands of foreign nationals have fled South Africa in recent weeks as a June thirtieth deadline approaches. According to France 24, anti-immigrant groups issued the ultimatum, triggering violent protests. Congolese refugees in KwaZulu-Natal province have been forced to abandon their homes and livelihoods, underscoring escalating tensions between South Africa's citizens and its foreign-national population.

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