"Leave or Else": South Africa's June 30 Ultimatum for Undocumented Migrants

Protesters have set June 30 as the deadline for all undocumented migrants to leave South Africa. The group, armed with machetes during recent demonstrations, warns of consequences for those who remain after the date. The ultimatum has raised tensions in communities across the country. Authorities have not confirmed any official deportation plan tied to the protest deadline. Migrant rights groups are urging calm and calling for legal protection. South Africa hosts millions of foreign nationals, many from neighboring African nations. Economic strain and high unemployment have fueled anti-migrant sentiment in recent years. The June 30 deadline remains a protest demand, not government policy.