Fear rises in Johannesburg market as anti-migrant deadline approaches

An unofficial deadline of June 30 set by anti-immigration groups for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa has sparked widespread anxiety among foreign nationals. Vendors at Yeoville Market report a shift from the area’s traditionally welcoming atmosphere to one filled with fear as tensions rise. The situation underscores ongoing challenges related to immigration and community relations in the country.

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