South Africa: Police Issue Stern Warning Following Durban, Soweto Protests

South Africa: Police Issue Stern Warning Following Durban, Soweto Protests

[SAnews.gov.za] Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane has issued a stern warning to those involved in violent protests that led to the torching of cars in Soweto and Durban.

'There will be consequences' - Saps' Dimpane warns after violent protests and vehicle torching

Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane said those responsible for the violence will be hunted down

Ten cars torched as xenophobic violence erupts in Soweto

Ten cars were set alight in Orlando West, Soweto, on Thursday following violence between community members and foreign shop owners.

Cars Burnt, Shops Looted as Fresh Wave of Anti-migrant Violence Erupts in South Africa

A fresh wave of anti-migrant violence has broken out in South Africa following a July court ruling which made way for asylum seekers to access applications, despite how they entered the country. Police said at least 24 vehicles have been set ablaze and foreign-owned shops looted in unrest erupted in Soweto and Durban on Thursday. […]

KZN Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi addresses Durban violence after Home Affairs directive

KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says Durban clashes that saw 10 cars set alight reflect existing tensions over immigration and asylum processing.

Police close in on Soweto looters after anti-immigrant protests - Inside Politics

Police have identified leads in their investigation into looting following immigration protests in Soweto, with arrests expected soon, according to Acting National Police Commissioner Lt Gen Puleng Dimpane.