South Africa Grinds to a Halt as Anti-Immigrant Deadline Takes Effect

Anti-immigrant groups in South Africa set June 30, 2026, as the deadline for undocumented black immigrants to leave the country. On the day, most shops across the financial capital shut their doors, workers stayed home and taxi services were suspended. Streets that are normally bustling stood almost empty. A Nigerian resident filmed deserted business areas and transport hubs, capturing the scale of the shutdown. Reports surfaced on social media showing entire neighbourhoods closed in solidarity with the deadline.

Use The App To Win ₦1m

Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.