South African Factory Workers Protest for Dismissed Foreign Laborers' Return

In Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, workers chant that skilled foreign operators are vital to keep factories running and local jobs intact, following recent raids that arrested undocumented migrants and charged employers. The protests highlight tensions from South Africa's 30% unemployment rate and anti-immigrant pressure groups pushing a June 30 deadline for migrants to leave. While some see it as proof of economic dependence on foreigners, others question if the marches are genuine or staged by factory owners.