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Durban Attack: Crowd Beats Foreigner to Death in South Africa

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A foreign national has been beaten to death by a crowd of about 50 people in Durban, South Africa, amid a wave of anti-immigrant protests.

An unidentified foreign man, believed to be in his late 30s or early 40s, was beaten to death by a crowd of about 50 people in Durban.
The victim was initially approached by two men by the roadside before a larger group assaulted him, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have launched an investigation into the murder, and the motive has not yet been established.
The killing follows a wave of anti-immigrant protests and violence in South Africa, including recent arson attacks on shops and cars in Durban and Soweto.
The South African government has urged peaceful demonstrations while acknowledging the need for immigration reforms and reporting tens of thousands of deportations.
An anti-immigrant group, March and March, had set a 30 June deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.
Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and Ghana have taken steps to repatriate their citizens amid fears of further violence, following reports of attacks and deaths.
South Africa has struggled with xenophobic attacks for nearly two decades, with roots in widespread poverty, inequality, and high unemployment.