US broadcast; international audience framing

Reports 900+ arrests as the June 30 deadline set by Operation Dudula passed and marches erupted across 120 cities on July 1. Police deployed nationwide and the South African National Defence Force secured major airports. At least two deaths in xenophobic attacks were recorded in the weeks preceding the marches, and several African countries dispatched aircraft to repatriate nationals.

“Over 900 arrested in South Africa after anti-migrant marches swept more than 120 cities following the June 30 ultimatum.”