A video circulating on social media appears to show anti-immigrant protesters in South Africa entering residential areas and removing foreign nationals from their homes amid ongoing demonstrations against undocumented immigration.
The incident comes after anti-immigrant groups reportedly declared June 30, 2026, as a deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave the country.
According to the footage, protesters went from house to house, escorting foreign nationals from their residences and handing them over to authorities. A reporter at the scene claimed that the operation affected both documented and undocumented immigrants.
In the video, the reporter is heard saying, “Whether you’re documented, whether you’re undocumented, whether you’re elderly, whether you’re a child, you will be taken to authorities.”
The footage has sparked widespread reactions online, with many expressing concern over the treatment of foreign nationals and the potential impact on immigrant communities.
The circumstances surrounding the operation, including whether it was officially sanctioned or carried out solely by protesters, have not been independently verified. Authorities have also not immediately issued a statement addressing the specific incident shown in the video.
Watch the video below.