Anti-migrants protesters gather outside SADC Summit

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Issued on: 17/08/2026 - 22:45

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Anti-migrant protesters in South Africa gather outside a meeting of regional leaders, demanding that they "fetch their people". Frustration continues to fester on all sides as Pretoria tries to repair fractured relationships with its neighbours while placating the powerful anti-migrant movement.

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!Georjia Calvin Smith

Georja Calvin-Smith

Elisa AMIRI

Eunice Masson

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