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Vehicles torched in South Africa as protests over asylum ruling rage on
Police and soldiers were deployed as protests over an asylum ruling turned violent, with 24 vehicles torched and foreign-owned shops looted, officials said.
- On Thursday, anti-migrant protests turned violent in Soweto, Johannesburg and Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, resulting in at least 24 vehicles burned and shops looted across both cities.
- Government spokesperson William Baloyi attributed the violence to deliberate misinformation regarding a July Constitutional Court ruling that does not automatically grant legal status to asylum seekers.
- Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane confirmed 10 vehicles were torched in Soweto and 14 in Durban, where police arrested three people and reported no injuries.
- Authorities warned that those responsible for the destruction will be "pursued and will be captured," while police mobilized additional officers to prevent further violence.
- Months of anti-immigrant marches have drawn international criticism in South Africa, with thousands of African foreign nationals fleeing despite evidence not supporting claims that migrants strain public services.
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Soweto, Durban unrest: police vow action after 24 cars torched and shops looted
Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has warned that those responsible for violence and destruction during protests in Soweto and Durban will face arrest and prosecution. The warning follows the torching of 24 vehicles, with 10 cars set alight in Soweto and 14 in Durban during protests outside Department of Home Affairs offices assisting asylum seekers. WATCH |... Read more →
VIOLENT anti-immigrant protests have erupted in Soweto and Durban following a court ruling on asylum. Dozens of cars were set on fire and foreign-owned shops were looted. Authorities have announced an investigation.
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