South Africa Erupts: Cars Burned, Shops Looted After Court Ruling
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Violent anti-immigration protests broke out in South Africa on Thursday, 8 October. Crowds in Soweto and Durban burned cars and looted shops.
The unrest followed a Constitutional Court ruling that eased restrictions on asylum applications. Critics say the decision will encourage more migrants to enter the country.