Foreign nationals targeted in S/Africa's extortion explosion

Author: AyobamiPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: South Africa
Society & Lifestyle
Foreign nationals targeted in S/Africa's extortion explosion

Protesters in Durban, part of the March and March Movement, are calling for stricter measures against illegal immigration, while refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, and Rwanda have been living on the streets after fleeing threats. A South African and his sons, along with a Somali, are accused of extorting convenience stores run by Ethiopians and Somalis. Extortion gangs particularly target immigrant-run 'spaza' shops, exploiting their fear and vulnerability.

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