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Human Rights Groups in South Africa Raise Alarm over Vigilante Violence Against African Immigrants

HeadlineApr 29, 2026

In South Africa, human rights groups are raising alarm as vigilante violence against African immigrants intensifies across the country. Immigrants say they’re living in constant fear, reporting assaults, violent harassment on the streets and disruptions to their businesses by xenophobic groups. There are mounting calls for the South African government to address the rising threats against immigrants following the reported killing of two nationals from Nigeria.

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