Protests are active across Gauteng, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, while diplomatic talks are held in Pretoria.
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Updated Jul 2
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Protests are active across Gauteng, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, while diplomatic talks are held in Pretoria.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Protests originating in Johannesburg escalated to unrest in Kliptown, requiring army intervention.Sub-event
- President Ramaphosa met protest leaders while police were deployed in Durban and Johannesburg to maintain peace.Sub-event
- Xenophobia and social unrest are straining regional capacity in Gauteng and Durban.Sub-event
Protests continue in multiple provinces, alongside diplomatic talks in Pretoria.1 source
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The entities involved
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Gauteng
province in South Africa
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Eastern Cape
province of South Africa
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KwaZulu-Natal
province of South Africa
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