| __________________________________________________________________________ More than 900 protesters arrested in South African anti-immigration protest =========================================================================== By Reuters Published July 1, 2026, 10:34 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google JOHANNESBURG, July 1- South African police arrested more than 900 people during nationwide anti-migrant protests on Tuesday that were mostly peaceful but at times turned violent, with shops looted, police said on Wednesday. Protesters gather in Johannesburg, South Africa, as a large fire burns in the street, emitting thick smoke. 3 Protesters gather in Johannesburg, South Africa, as a large fire burns in the street, emitting thick smoke. AFP via Getty Images Members of the Zulu regiment known as the 'Amabutho' chant slogans during a demonstration in Durban, South Africa. 3 Members of the Zulu regiment known as the ‘Amabutho’ chant slogans during a demonstration in Durban, South Africa. AFP via Getty Images Of 120 marches, 108 were peaceful while 12 required police intervention, deputy national police commissioner Tebello Mosikili told a press conference, adding reasons for the arrests ranged from immigration violations to public violence, harbouring undocumented migrants and robbery. ... South African police officers holding hands to cordon off an area during an anti-immigrant protest. 3 South African police officers holding hands to cordon off an area during an anti-immigrant protest. AFP via Getty Images ... movement had set for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa. The protests followed months of unrest that have drawn international criticism as foreigners have been driven from their homes and seen their businesses and property vandalised. * protests * south africa * 7/1/26 Read Next Trump weighs restarting war with Iran, but sticking with p... Trending Now in World News * Powerful Iranian clerics call for assassination of Trump, Netanyahu: ‘Send them to hell’ This story has been shared 18,231 times. 18,231 Powerful Iranian clerics call for assassination of Trump, Netanyahu: ‘Send them to hell’ * 11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat lands on face while he slept This story has been shared 15,124 times. 15,124 11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat lands on face while he slept * This story has been shared 5,064 times. 5,064 Dog missing for month in Mexico found partying with World Cup fans after team’s win * Russia-linked Ukrainian oligarch injured in Monaco bomb attack — that blew legs off woman he was with This story has been shared 3,828 times. 3,828 Russia-linked Ukrainian oligarch injured in Monaco bomb attack — that blew legs off woman he was with Most Commented Join the conversation * Trump issues dire warning about fate of Iran after punishing Islamic Republic for Strait of Hormuz attacks This story has 2.1K comments. 2.1K Trump issues dire warning about fate of Iran after punishing Islamic Republic for Strait of Hormuz attacks * This story has 1.7K comments. 1.7K Supreme Court rules ballots arriving after Election Day can be counted, in win for Dems * Iran launches attacks on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain: report This story has 1.6K comments. 1.6K Iran launches attacks on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain: report Listen Now Now on Page Six --------------- * Taylor Frankie Paul checks herself into rehab as co-parenting drama escalates Taylor Frankie Paul checks herself into rehab as co-parenting drama escalates Protesters gather in Johannesburg, South Africa, as a large fire burns in the street, emitting thick smoke. Protesters gather in Johannesburg, South Africa, as a large fire burns in the street, emitting thick smoke. AFP via Getty Images Members of the Zulu regiment known as the 'Amabutho' chant slogans during a demonstration in Durban, South Africa. Members of the Zulu regiment known as the 'Amabutho' chant slogans during a demonstration in Durban, South Africa. AFP via Getty Images South African police officers holding hands to cordon off an area during an anti-immigrant protest. South African police officers holding hands to cordon off an area during an anti-immigrant protest. AFP via Getty Images You are viewing 1 of 3 images Previous Image Next Image More Stories ------------ Page Six Exact schedule of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s 10-hour MSG wedding revealed Exact schedule of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s 10-hour MSG wedding revealed Decider ... © 2026 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Subscription Terms Privacy Notice Sitemap ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ... |
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