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South Africa's Department of Home Affairs revoked a temporary directive that had allowed asylum applications after riots in Johannesburg and Durban turned violent. The decision follows the torching of vehicles and looting of foreign‑owned shops, which authorities say endangered staff and public safety.
The South African government has cancelled a directive that required refugee offices to process asylum applications after anti‑immigration protests in Soweto, Johannesburg and Durban turned violent, destroying vehicles and looting shops. The move follows threats to officials and public safety concerns.