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flag King Misuzulu's call to expel undocumented migrants and rename Natal sparked xenophobia, protests, and condemnation over migrant rights and national identity.

flag In early 2026, South Africa faced heightened tensions after King Misuzulu kaZwelithini called for the removal of undocumented migrants and proposed dropping “Natal” from the province’s name, sparking concerns over rising xenophobia. flag His remarks, made ahead of a major commemoration, amplified anti-migrant sentiment fueled by vigilante groups like Operation Dudula and March on March, which staged a protest at Addington Primary School falsely claiming 90% of students were foreign-born—contradicted by officials who confirmed only 1.8% of public school students nationwide were foreign nationals. flag Authorities and legal experts condemned the rhetoric and actions, citing risks of violence and violations of migrant rights, while courts had previously ruled against blocking migrants from schools and health services. flag The controversy underscored ongoing struggles over national identity, historical memory, and the role of traditional leadership in a post-apartheid society.

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