South Africa · Latest · 4 September 2026
Durban violence shows the human cost of anti-migrant politics
A protest against undocumented migration descended into violence around a temporary encampment.
By Africa News Desk · Breaking news and regional affairs · 2 min read
A protest against undocumented migration descended into violence around a temporary encampment.
Police confirmed an arrest after a stone struck an officer; a community leader said five Congolese people, including two children, were hurt. That injury account should be attributed until independently confirmed.
The 4 September report followed weeks of tension in which at least four foreign nationals were killed.
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