Videos posted online – many of them disturbing and violent – document a new wave of violence against African migrants in South Africa that began in late March. In one disturbing video, vigilantes pummel a man accused of being undocumented with sticks, while other videos show armed groups patrolling the streets.
A man accused of being an undocumented immigrant is beaten in front of a supermarket in Durban during a protest held in Durban on April 21, 2026.
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Protests were held in Durban, a city in the east of the country, on April 21, 2026. The protest was organised by the March and March movement, which is calling for tougher immigration laws and strengthening the borders. Vigilantes with this group are violently targeting migrants already in the country, including those from Nigeria.
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