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Anti-migrant protests turned violent in Johannesburg’s Soweto township and Durban after allegations that a foreign national assaulted a protester. Police reported 24 torched vehicles and three arrests, while businesses were attacked and forced to close.
Vehicles were torched in Johannesburg.
Bodies of 12 women were discovered in Ekurhuleni over three months.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced measures after 11 women’s bodies were found in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg. The response includes police case reviews, a forensic backlog plan, municipal safety work and action on alcohol-fuelled violence.
Bodies of women discovered east of Johannesburg over two months
Shadrack Sibiya was arrested and charged with rape, people trafficking and child-grooming offences. He resigned during a disciplinary hearing and was dishonourably discharged; he denies the allegations and remains in prison as his bail application is postponed to October 13.