South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline
Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.
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"People intending to protest against migrants should do so without intimidation, threats or ultimatums."
— Cyril Ramaphosa , Politician
"But we've faced challenges - they're saying we should go back home because we do not have the right documents."
— Nelson Mbewe , Other
"All I want to say to South Africans is that we are all one."
— Hassan Phiri , Other
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Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.
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