Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration protests

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South African authorities have deployed police units across the country in anticipation of anti-immigration protests to prevent a repeat of the 2008 violence that led to significant casualties and looting. Security forces, including the National Defence Force, are actively patrolling key economic areas to maintain order.

Government fears repeat of anti-migrant violence in 2008 that led to looting and resulted in deaths of 62 people South African authorities have deployed police units to towns and cities around the country before planned demonstrations against undocumented foreign nationals. Security personnel were seen patrolling the central business district in Johannesburg, the economic capital, where many shopkeepers decided not to open on Tuesday. Trucks and other assets belonging to the South African National Defence Force were also present, according to local media reports. Continue reading...