REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: ‘They might smash your windscreen’ — a day inside an anti-foreigner march

Anti-foreigner demonstrations took place in Tsakane, Gauteng, where groups mobilized to pressure foreign nationals to depart South Africa. The marchers engaged in organized activities to identify specific targets, operating in public view while under the observation of local police.

These events are part of a series of ongoing demonstrations that have occurred over several weeks. The actions taken by participants highlight a coordinated effort to exert influence over the presence of foreign nationals in the area, reflecting broader tensions regarding immigration and local community dynamics.