US consulate issues security alert for major South African city

US issues security alert in Durban after violence at Home Affairs

The asylum seekers had gathered following a Constitutional Court judgment and a subsequent Home Affairs directive requiring refugee offices to accept applications from people who report in person.

US consulate issues security alert for major South African city

American officials have warned diplomatic staff to avoid central Durban following violent clashes targeting foreign nationals.

US Consulate General warns of violence and looting in Durban, South Africans dispute the claims

The US Consulate in Durban issued a security alert over reported violence and looting, but South Africans disputed the claims and questioned the warning.