South Africa’s illegal migration backlash mirrors political battles across the West

South Africa faces backlash over illegal immigration as over 160,000 undocumented immigrants fled following protests demanding their removal. Claims of up to 30 million undocumented immigrants—blamed for crime and resource strain—contrast with official estimates of three million. The March and March movement, led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, organizes protests while disputing government statistics.