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assault of refugees

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Threats/Intimidation

assault of refugees 0 Verified

07:58 Dec 07, 2015

A friend of mine and boyfriend to my sister in law was stopped by police yesterday around boksburg and they found that he had forgotten his... More Information » « Less Information

Boksburg

Saefty Threat

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Threats/Intimidation

Saefty Threat 0 Verified

21:14 Sep 23, 2015

Please kindly assist with my safety. I am a post graduate student of Planning and architecture at the University of the Witwatersrand and i... More Information » « Less Information

Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Foreign traders pay R150 for protection

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Threats/Intimidation

Foreign traders pay R150 for protection 0 Verified

09:12 May 08, 2015

A Khayelitsha community leader is allegedly cashing in on the xenophobic violence that has rocked the country. Seven people died in a wave... More Information » « Less Information

Khayelitsha, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, RSA

Julius Malema’s Zimbabwe appearance called off over xenophobia

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Threats/Intimidation

Julius Malema’s Zimbabwe appearance called off over xenophobia 0 Verified

16:57 May 05, 2015

EFF leader Julius Malema’s speaking engagement at a conference in Harare on Wednesday was cancelled at short notice after delegates boycotted... More Information » « Less Information

Harare, Harare Province, Zimbabwe

Foreign national shot dead in KwaMachibisa

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Murder

Foreign national shot dead in KwaMachibisa 0 Verified

20:04 May 03, 2015

A FOREIGN national was shot to death by unknown men at a bottle store he was renting in KwaMachibisa on Sunday night. Although the motive for... More Information » « Less Information

Pietermaritzburg, uMgungundlovu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, RSA

Posters notifying foreigners they will be attacked

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Threats/Intimidation

Posters notifying foreigners they will be attacked 0 Unverified

14:38 May 03, 2015

Intimidation by posters notifying foreigners that they will be attacked and forced out of their homes on Monday 4th May. A committee is being... More Information » « Less Information

Dunoon, Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, RSA

Ethiopian refugee Etebo Kebede and another foreigner killed

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Murder

Ethiopian refugee Etebo Kebede and another foreigner killed 0 Verified

11:08 May 03, 2015

The murders, which happened on Sunday and Thursday nights, have sparked fear among refugees living in Pietermaritzburg and surrounding ­areas.... More Information » « Less Information

Pietermaritzburg, uMgungundlovu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, RSA

Pair burnt in xenophobic attack

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Assault Damage to Property

Pair burnt in xenophobic attack 0 Verified

07:28 Apr 30, 2015

”Uncle, Uncle! I’m dying!” These were the screams that woke up a Soshanguve landlord in the early hours of Thursday morning.... More Information » « Less Information

Soshanguve, Pretoria, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, RSA

Shops owned by Somalis and Ethiopians have been set alight

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Damage to Property Threats/Intimidation

Shops owned by Somalis and Ethiopians have been set alight 0 Verified

13:40 Apr 29, 2015

Xenophobic attacks have spread to Limpopo. Shops owned by Somalis and Ethiopians have been set alight and looted at a township in Thabazimbi.... More Information » « Less Information

Thabazimbi, Waterberg District Municipality, Limpopo, RSA

Arrests made in anti-xenophobic raid

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Arrest(s)

Arrests made in anti-xenophobic raid 0 Verified

04:06 Apr 29, 2015

Around 80 people, including 60 illegal immigrants, have now been arrested in an early morning raid in the Thembelihle Informal settlement near... More Information » « Less Information

Lenasia, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, RSA

Nigerian government has recalled the country’s High Commissioner to South Africa (Martin Cobham) and his deputy (Uche Okeke)

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Displacement

Nigerian government has recalled the country’s High Commissioner to South Africa (Martin Cobham) and his deputy (Uche Okeke) 0 Verified

20:52 Apr 26, 2015

The Nigerian government has recalled the country’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Martin Cobham, and his deputy, Uche Okeke, in protest... More Information » « Less Information

Pretoria, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, RSA

Anonymous callers threaten to burn down offices of the South African Human Rights Commission because of xenophobia investigations

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Threats/Intimidation

Anonymous callers threaten to burn down offices of the South African Human Rights Commission because of xenophobia investigations 0 Verified

15:00 Apr 26, 2015

Security has been beefed up at the Durban offices of the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) after a series of violent threats. Anonymous callers... More Information » « Less Information

Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, RSA

Group of 300+ Zimbabweans return to Beitbridge broder from Durban

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Displacement

Group of 300+ Zimbabweans return to Beitbridge broder from Durban 0 Unverified

15:28 Apr 24, 2015

Over 300 returnees from Durban and Johannesburg arrived in the country late Friday afternoon. The last group of Zimbabweans are to be transported... More Information » « Less Information

Beitbridge, Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe

South African shops in Malawi pressurised to close on Friday

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Threats/Intimidation

South African shops in Malawi pressurised to close on Friday 0 Verified

12:57 Apr 24, 2015

Malawians have protested at shops owned by South Africans demanding their immediate closure following the recent xenophophic attacks in South... More Information » « Less Information

Blantyre, Southern, Malawi

Nigerian Senate recommends ambassador be recalled to Nigeria citing xenophobia

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Threats/Intimidation

Nigerian Senate recommends ambassador be recalled to Nigeria citing xenophobia 0 Verified

08:15 Apr 24, 2015

The Nigerian Senate wants the government to recall its ambassador to South Africa following xenophobic attacks in the country. At the same... More Information » « Less Information

Abuja, Municipal Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Group gathered in Mamelodi contemplating looting

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Threats/Intimidation

Group gathered in Mamelodi contemplating looting 0 Verified

22:49 Apr 23, 2015

Group of about 100 people and its increasing. The group is contemplating on looting foreing owned shops in the area. Urgent Policing needed More Information » « Less Information

Phomolong, Mamelodi, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, RSA

Protest action taking place on the highway

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Threats/Intimidation

Protest action taking place on the highway 0 Verified

12:38 Apr 23, 2015

Protest Action taking Place on the Golden highway. Refugees in area to be on alert. More Information » « Less Information

Evaton, Sedibeng District Municipality, Gauteng, RSA

Malawian, Felix Kandulu, pushed onto oncoming train and killed

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Murder

Malawian, Felix Kandulu, pushed onto oncoming train and killed 0 Unverified

14:11 Apr 22, 2015

A man who was believed to have committed suicide earlier today at Westcliff Train Station outside Chatsworth has been confirmed to have been... More Information » « Less Information

Chatsworth, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, RSA

Nigeria's OPC Gives South Africa 48 Hrs To End Xenophobic Attacks

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Threats/Intimidation

Nigeria's OPC Gives South Africa 48 Hrs To End Xenophobic Attacks 0 Verified

14:10 Apr 22, 2015

The national leader of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Frederick Faseun, has given the South African government a 48-hour ultimatum to stop the... More Information » « Less Information

Lagos, Nigeria

South African Consulate in Nigeria closed after anti-xenophobia protests

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Threats/Intimidation

South African Consulate in Nigeria closed after anti-xenophobia protests 0 Verified

09:43 Apr 22, 2015

South Africa has closed its consulate in Nigeria following anti-xenophobia protests as social media continues to perpetuate the tense situation... More Information » « Less Information

Abuja, Municipal Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Police & Army raid Jeppestown hostel and make arrests in bid to restore order

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Arrest(s)

Police & Army raid Jeppestown hostel and make arrests in bid to restore order 0 Verified

22:12 Apr 21, 2015

More than 200 soldiers and police officers were there, the police banging on doors and bursting into packed rooms. On Tuesday night, just after... More Information » « Less Information

Jeppestown, Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 2001, RSA

Four Hundred Mozambicans return to Boane from South Africa

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Displacement

Four Hundred Mozambicans return to Boane from South Africa 0 Verified

15:21 Apr 21, 2015

Mozambican high commissioner to South Africa, Fernando Fazenda said the four hundred who were transported by the Mozambican government, will... More Information » « Less Information

Boane, Maputo, Mozambique

Malawians who fled South Africa arrive in Blantyre

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Displacement

Malawians who fled South Africa arrive in Blantyre 0 Verified

14:29 Apr 21, 2015

Foreigners fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa told Tuesday, April 21, of how they escaped marauding death mobs and vowed never to return... More Information » « Less Information

Blantyre, Southern, Malawi

Zimbabweans fleeing xenophobia arrive back home

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Displacement

Zimbabweans fleeing xenophobia arrive back home 0 Verified

13:58 Apr 21, 2015

Six buses full of Zimbabweans fleeing xenophobic violence in Durban have crossed the border back home - and some on board have harrowing tales... More Information » « Less Information

Harare, Harare Province, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean couple survive shooting in Alexandra

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Assault

Zimbabwean couple survive shooting in Alexandra 0 Verified

13:54 Apr 21, 2015

A man and a woman, all Zimbabweans have been shot by unknown assassins in Alexander Township. The exact location of the crime scene is in 16th... More Information » « Less Information

16th Avenue, Johannesburg Ward 105, Alexandra, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 2018, RSA

South African Army to be deployed

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Crowd Control

South African Army to be deployed 0 Verified

13:19 Apr 21, 2015

The Minister of Defence Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Tuesday announced that the South African Defence Force (SADF) would be deployed to Alexandra... More Information » « Less Information

Alexandra, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, RSA

Fourth person arrested in connection with Emmanuel Sithole murder

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Arrest(s)

Fourth person arrested in connection with Emmanuel Sithole murder 0 Verified

20:24 Apr 20, 2015

@SAPoliceService: #sapsGP Fourth suspect arrested over night in connection with the murder of #EmmanuelSithole & will appear in court with... More Information » « Less Information

Sandton, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, RSA

Non-Zulu speakers booed at Imbizo

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Threats/Intimidation

Non-Zulu speakers booed at Imbizo 0 Verified

15:01 Apr 20, 2015

crowd at the anti-xenophobia imbizo in Durban on Monday spearheaded by King Goodwill Zwelithini, booed anyone who tried to address the crowd... More Information » « Less Information

Moses Mabhida, Isaiah Ntshangase Road, eThekwini Ward 27, Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4051, RSA

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supporter has been shot and wounded in Alexandra during a march against xenophobia

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Assault

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supporter has been shot and wounded in Alexandra during a march against xenophobia 0 Verified

14:01 Apr 20, 2015

An Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supporter has been shot and wounded in Alexandra during a march against xenophobia. Members of the party... More Information » « Less Information

Sandton, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, RSA

Armed Attendees At Imbizo Singing Xenophobic Songs

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Threats/Intimidation

Armed Attendees At Imbizo Singing Xenophobic Songs 0 Verified

12:14 Apr 20, 2015

1. Location: Durban, Moses Mabhida Stadium, street name. 2. According to eNCA reportage at http://www.enca.com/south-africa/live-king-zwelithini-holds-anti-xenophobia-imbizo... More Information » « Less Information

Moses Mabhida, Isaiah Ntshangase Road, eThekwini Ward 27, Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4051, RSA

MTN's Benin City office in Nigeria shut down after protest

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Threats/Intimidation

MTN's Benin City office in Nigeria shut down after protest 0 Unverified

12:14 Apr 20, 2015

Members of The Flagship, an affiliate of Edo Civil Society Organisations shuts down MTN office in Benin City, Edo state over the killings of... More Information » « Less Information

Benin City, Oredo, Edo, Nigeria

Police Deployed To Moses Mabhida Stadium For Imbizo

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Threats/Intimidation Crowd Control

Police Deployed To Moses Mabhida Stadium For Imbizo 0 Verified

10:29 Apr 20, 2015

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police say units from across the province have been deployed to provide security at the Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini’s... More Information » « Less Information

Moses Mabhida, Isaiah Ntshangase Road, eThekwini Ward 27, Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4051, RSA

3 Arrested in connection with murder of Emmanuel Sithole

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Arrest(s)

3 Arrested in connection with murder of Emmanuel Sithole 0 Verified

07:44 Apr 20, 2015

@SAPoliceService: #sapsGP #ARRESTED 3 suspects last night in Alexandra in connection with murder of #EmmanuelSithole - searching for 4th suspect... More Information » « Less Information

Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Residents in East Rand go on rampage

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Damage to Property Threats/Intimidation Crowd Control

Residents in East Rand go on rampage 0 Verified

02:00 Apr 20, 2015

Hostel dwellers in Actonville on the East Rand went on a rampage last night, throwing stones at police and trying to loot foreign owned businesses.... More Information » « Less Information

Actonville, Benoni, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, RSA

Group of people are moving around with a vehicle or vehicles attacking refugees

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Assault Damage to Property Threats/Intimidation

Group of people are moving around with a vehicle or vehicles attacking refugees 0 Verified

23:35 Apr 19, 2015

Group of people are moving around with a vehicle or vehicles attacked and burnt apparently one refugee shop. Refugee Shopkeepers now being... More Information » « Less Information

Actonville, Benoni, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, RSA

Attacks on foreign nationals, Malawian in hospital

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Assault Threats/Intimidation

Attacks on foreign nationals, Malawian in hospital 0 Verified

22:57 Apr 19, 2015

Attacks on foreign nationals at two locations. One Malawian taken to hospital with serious injuries while others had light injuries. Group... More Information » « Less Information

Strand, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, RSA

Buses carrying 700 Zimbabweans in Durban ready

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Displacement

Buses carrying 700 Zimbabweans in Durban ready 0 Verified

22:49 Apr 19, 2015

Seven buses are Sunday due to leave South Africa's coastal city of Durban to carry home the first contingent of 700 Zimbabweans leaving... More Information » « Less Information

Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, RSA

Zimbabwean arrested for threatening to kill South African

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Assault

Zimbabwean arrested for threatening to kill South African 0 Verified

22:01 Apr 19, 2015

A Zimbabwean man has been arraigned before the Chitungwiza Magistrates’ Court after he threatened to kill a South African national in... More Information » « Less Information

Chitungwiza, Harare Province, Zimbabwe

Attacks are being planned on foreigners

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Threats/Intimidation

Attacks are being planned on foreigners 0 Unverified

20:53 Apr 19, 2015

Unconfirmed information is that attacks are being planned on foreigners and their businesses Tomorrow. Trying to get more info at this stage More Information » « Less Information

Sasolburg, Fezile Dabi District Municipality, Free State, RSA

First group of over 400 Zimbabweans leave Durban for Zimbabwe

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Displacement

First group of over 400 Zimbabweans leave Durban for Zimbabwe 0 Verified

16:46 Apr 19, 2015

More than 400 Zimbabweans have left Durban for their home country in the wake of the xenophobic violence. Another 400 are waiting to go today... More Information » « Less Information

Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, RSA

Boy Aged 8 burnt because he is from Zimbabwe

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Assault Murder

Boy Aged 8 burnt because he is from Zimbabwe 0 Unverified

12:00 Apr 19, 2015

The incident occurred on the 15th of April 2015 in Johannesburg cbd. The boy was aged 8, he was attacked by a stranger who had come to their... More Information » « Less Information

Mooi Street, Johannesburg Ward 124, Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 2001, RSA

Four Ghanaians found dead in South Africa, baby included

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Murder

Four Ghanaians found dead in South Africa, baby included 0 Verified

10:45 Apr 19, 2015

The Ghana Embassy has confirmed the death of four Ghanaians in South Africa. Four Ghanaians have been found dead in a salon in Heibron in Free... More Information » « Less Information

Heilbron, Fezile Dabi District Municipality, Free State, RSA

Nigeria To Start Evacuating Citizens From South Africa

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Displacement

Nigeria To Start Evacuating Citizens From South Africa 0 Unverified

22:25 Apr 18, 2015

RT @LazyWrita: Nigeria To Start Evacuating Citizens From South Africa On Monday Over #XenophobicAttacks http://t.co/1dRcngLVAP A press statement... More Information » « Less Information

Pretoria, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, RSA

Stop Xenophobic Attacks Or We Retaliate In Nigeria — NANS Warns South Africa

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Threats/Intimidation

Stop Xenophobic Attacks Or We Retaliate In Nigeria — NANS Warns South Africa 0 Unverified

19:58 Apr 18, 2015

Stop #XenophobicAttacks Or We Retaliate In Nigeria — NANS Warns South Africa http://t.co/jMWmQRcavl The statement, signed by Nwankwo... More Information » « Less Information

Abuja, Municipal Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Camp in Phoenix has now become the largest, with around 2,400 displaced people

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Displacement

Camp in Phoenix has now become the largest, with around 2,400 displaced people 0 Verified

16:18 Apr 18, 2015

Government officials at the Phoenix Displacement Camp for victims of xenophobia in Durban say close to 98 percent of the people there don’t... More Information » « Less Information

Phoenix, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, RSA

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