refugees in South Africa

Refugees in South Africa say they fear renewed xenophobic violence as a September 30 deadline approaches. It is unclear what the deadline refers to, but Al Jazeera reports growing anxiety among migrant and refugee communities, who worry they could become targets of attacks and that their legal status or protections may be at risk as the date passes.

Refugees in South Africa, particularly in Durban, are expressing fear of renewed xenophobic attacks as a September 30 deadline approaches. Many say they have nowhere safe to return to if forced out, leaving them in a precarious position as the date draws near. The looming deadline has heightened anxiety among displaced communities who feel vulnerable in the absence of guarantees for their safety.