Sixteen vehicles torched in Durban and Soweto as anti-immigration protests continue
Sixteen vehicles were set alight in Durban and Soweto during protests linked to asylum applications, while government outlined measures to ease pressure on South Africa’s asylum system.
A scrapyard located opposite the Home Affairs Refugee Reception Centre in Durban was set alight by a group of protesters opposing the processing of asylum applications. The scrapyard, allegedly operated by a foreign national, is situated opposite the centre, which has since closed for the day. Following the incident, police dispersed the crowd and remained visible in the vicinity.
Some community members who support the demonstration expressed frustration with the immigration system, stating that stricter laws and prioritizing citizens could have prevented the situation.
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