Political opportunism fuels xenophobic violence in South Africa.

The entities involved

• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • South Africa debates Eskom's unbundling reforms, while Mbeki acknowledges capacity warnings, highlighting the crisis's impact on national growth.19:03
  • Petra Diamonds Limited operates two underground mines in South Africa.17:29
• Durban →

  city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

  • Journalists report violence in Pretoria and Durban as CFE joins CPJ to stand against threats.17:33
  • Trial proceedings were held in the Durban high court involving Lindokuhle Mkhwanazi.16:09

Related events

• Xenophobic attacks in South Africa forced returnees.Sep 11
• The federal government, House of Representatives, UN, and other bodies are monitoring xenophobic attacks on African nationals and urging reviews of bilateral engagement with South Africa.Jul 10
• Xenophobic attacks are occurring in South Africa during the World Cup tournament.Sep 17
• Xenophobic tensions rise in KwaZulu-Natal as anti-immigrant campaigns are adopted, leading to the displacement of vulnerable groups like Malawians and Zimbabweans.Jun 24
• Violence occurred in a Durban suburb of South Africa.Jun 18