Anti-Migrant Leader Shot in South Africa | Global News

A leading anti-migrant activist in Gauteng, Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, was fatally shot outside his home — sparking fears of a targeted assassination linked to his group’s controversial campaign pushing undocumented migrants to leave by June 30. Police have launched a high-level investigation, amid claims other leaders are also under threat. As xenophobia resurfaces amid rising tensions over immigration, the government reports deporting over 53,000 foreign nationals — while authorities warn against vigilante actions, arresting five suspects in Limpopo for impersonating immigration officers and harassing migrants. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/89b823456dcbe27f