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The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has urged South African authorities to launch a full investigation into the death of Odueze Chimezie Odueze, who allegedly died after being tortured by police in Cape Town. The consulate warned the incident reflects a worrying pattern of extrajudicial killings targeting Nigerians.
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.