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Why immigrants are leaving South Africa and the country is on edge ahead of a June 30 'deadline'
Thousands of African immigrants are leaving South Africa because of a rise in anti-migration anger that sparked attacks against foreigners
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What happened
According to ABC News’s source item, Why immigrants are leaving South Africa and the country is on edge ahead of a June 30 ‘deadline’, Thousands of African immigrants are leaving South Africa because of a rise in anti-migration anger that sparked attacks against foreigners
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- Why immigrants are leaving South Africa and the country is on edge ahead of a June 30 'deadline'ABC News - 2026-06-24T14:46:53+00:00
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