Overnight detention of a South African anti-migrant leader

In South Africa, the leader of an anti-migrant group was detained overnight at a police station in Johannesburg, the commercial hub.

The reason behind Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini's arrest, 33, is unknown.

Operation Dudula, his organization, has been fighting unauthorized foreign nationals throughout the country.

After his detention, he informed journalists outside the Johannesburg Central Police Station, "We are going to allow the legal process to take its course."

Mr. Dlamini also asked his supporters not to retaliate violently in the wake of his detention.

Mr. Dlamini also asked his supporters not to retaliate violently in the wake of his detention.

Mr. Dlamini is set to appear in the Roodepoort magistrate's court on Friday morning, according to a group official quoted by the SABC.

Support for the organization has been developing among marginalized South African populations.

There are fears that the efforts would spark a new wave of xenophobic violence in the country.