Traditional weapons in hand, residents of Soweto march against illegal immigration, calling for prioritisation of their children's opportunities amidst rising tensions and a looming deadline for repatriation.

With increasing attacks on African immigrants, even those living legally in the country are scared ahead of an unofficial deadline for illegal foreigners to leave the country.

The June 30 protests in South Africa spotlight the challenges of immigration policy and governance, as various stakeholders voice concerns over the treatment of migrant…