Migrants in Crisis Amid Anti-Immigrant Push | Johannesburg News

Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans and Malawians are fleeing South Africa amid a crackdown on undocumented migrants, with police arrests and deportations soaring — yet many stay, fearing for their safety as anti-immigrant sentiment intensifies. Activists report escalating street harassment, denied access to healthcare and markets, and even extortion. Government actions like freezing asylum seekers’ bank accounts worsen their plight. Despite legal victories, migrant businesses are repeatedly shut down by local authorities and vigilante groups. In the Western Cape, over 100 migrants face overcrowded detention without proper documentation checks. The XenoBarometer project is now documenting these hidden struggles and the rising tide of xenophobia shaping policy and daily life for migrants across the country. 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.Sources:https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-15-migrant-crackdown-raises-concerns-over-states-role-in-growing-anti-immigrant-pressure/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b8d63968337e3dd0 Report issues to [email protected].