Heavy security deployed in South Africa ahead of anti-migrant protests | BBC News

Police officers have been deployed across South Africa because of fears that anti-immigration protests could turn violent as President Cyril Ramaphosa urged those planning to take part to do so without "intimidation, threats or ultimatums".

The planned protests mark an unofficial deadline set by campaigners for all undocumented foreigners to leave the country.

Many have already fled to escape violence and intimidation. South African police said 25,000 have been repatriated so far. Most are from other African countries.

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