Police clash with Malawian protesters demanding deportation

South African police clashed with Malawian protesters who were demanding the deportation of undocumented migrants on June 17, 2026. The protesters, reportedly from Malawi, gathered to pressure authorities to enforce immigration laws. The confrontation escalated as police used force to disperse the crowd, though no casualties have been reported. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over migration in South Africa, where anti-migrant sentiment has been rising.