Anti-migrant protests in South Africa have turned violent in Soweto and Durban, with cars torched and foreign-run businesses forced to close amid anger over an asylum ruling. The government blames disinformation, according to Reuters.
South Africa has seen recurring waves of hostility toward foreign nationals, often directed at migrants from other African countries who run small businesses. Protesters accuse them of taking jobs and straining services, while authorities and rights groups condemn the attacks. Tensions have flared repeatedly over the years, notably in major cities.
Several cars were torched and foreign-run businesses forced to shut in Johannesburg's Soweto and the coastal city of Durban, Al Jazeera reports, amid anger over an asylum ruling. The government blames disinformation for the unrest, according to Reuters.