Foreign nationals in South Africa seek community protection after weekend of deadly violence
Foreign nationals in South Africa are seeking refuge in community centers following violent anti-immigrant protests that resulted in at least two deaths. The violence, which erupted in the Western Cape, has led many to flee their homes, with some returning to their countries. Authorities are investigating the incidents while local leaders express concern over the ongoing xenophobic attacks.
- ▪At least two people died during anti-immigrant protests in South Africa's Western Cape.
- ▪Many foreign nationals are seeking shelter in community centers due to the violence.
- ▪The Mozambique government reported that 300 of its nationals returned home after the violence.
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News Foreign nationals in South Africa seek community protection after weekend of deadly violence A pastor holds a wooden cross during an anti-xenophobia march in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday, July 17, 2025 - Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. By Rédaction Africanews and AFP Last updated: 3 hours ago Xenophobic Attack At least two people died after anti-immigrant protests in South Africa's Western Cape this weekend turned violent. Now foreign nationals in the country are seeking shelter in community centres, while others are leaving the country. Carrying their belongings through the night, foreign nationals along the coast of South Africa’s Western Cape, are fleeing their homes after a weekend of anti-immigrant violence.
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