South Africa withdraws asylum processing following xenophobic clashes

The Punch | 09-10-2026 10:27am |

The South African government has withdrawn an order to process asylum applications following xenophobic violence in Johannesburg and Durban. The decision came after the move led to clashes targeting foreign nationals. The government has not announced further details on the processing of asylum seekers at this time.

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