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The government of Ghana issued a diplomatic démarche to South Africa, formally demanding action over the anti-migrant violence.
Ghana has petitioned the African Union to intervene and address the attacks on migrants in South Africa.
Nigeria issued a statement warning that ongoing attacks on its citizens threaten diplomatic relations with South Africa.
Justice Malala asserts that the root cause of South Africa's immigration problems is widespread corruption within its government, with officials taking bribes to regularize immigrants' status.
Justice Malala believes there is a major risk that South African businesses will be prevented from trading in other African countries due to the ongoing xenophobic violence.
The Office of the United Nations Secretary General has issued a statement condemning the xenophobic violence in South Africa as "unconscionable."
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo stated he is willing to run for a third term, which is currently unconstitutional, if approved by a public referendum.
South Africa has an unemployment rate of 31%.
Following the killing of two Nigerian citizens, the Nigerian government announced plans to repatriate its citizens from South Africa due to fears of escalating violence.
Current anti-migrant protests in South Africa are more organized and increasingly led by citizen-led groups compared to past events.
An organization called 'March March' has been at the center of recent anti-migrant protests in South Africa, having emerged since last year.
Nguizu Emkunu from the KwaZulu-Natal province has been leading anti-migrant protests in South Africa with the support of Zulu regiments.