Event Brief
Anti-migrant protests in Durban and Soweto turn violent
Filed: Jul 01, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Summary: Police said most anti-migrant protests linked to 30 June were peaceful, with some incidents involving looting.
WHO: Police
WHAT: Anti-migrant protests sparked isolated looting of foreign and local traders
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: Some protests turned violent, leading to looting of foreign and local traders.
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