South Africans hold huge anti-migration march as shops pull down shutters amid looting fears
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Demonstrations against illegal immigration swept through South Africa's major cities this week.Hundreds gathered in Johannesburg on Wednesday following similar protests in Pretoria the previous day.Protesters are demanding that authorities crack down on undocumented migrants and carry out large-scale deportations from the country.The marches have sparked widespread concern among business owners, prompting numerous shops to shut their doors amid fears of looting and opportunistic criminal activity.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Both local traders and migrant-owned establishments closed as a precaution during the Johannesburg demonstration.South Africa, as one of the continent's most developed economies, continues to draw migrants seeking better prospects.The protests were coordinated by the March and March organisation, drawing support from Operation Dudula and political parties ActionSA and Patriotic Alliance.Participants have pushed back against accusations of xenophobia,...
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