South Africa: Anti-migrant protests turn violent

Violent protests have erupted in South Africa against migrants, with clashes reported between protesters and police. The unrest is linked to a court order that requires the government to resume processing asylum applications. This development has reignited tensions over immigration, which has been a contentious issue in the country for some time. The protests are likely to have a negative impact on investor sentiment and potentially disrupt trade with neighboring countries.

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Violent protests against immigration have reignited in South Africa. This could lead to instability and affect investor sentiment.

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