South Africa: Xenophobia - South Africans Defy Zuma's Appeal, Loot Shops

The violent attacks on foreigners, which began in Durban, South Africa, last week has spread to Johannesburg despite the appeal by President Jacob Zuma for peace and anti-xenophobia protest organised Thursday by some indigenes of Durban.

Foreign-owned shops in Eastern Johannesburg, were the latest casualties Friday in a series of xenophobic attacks. Police however confirmed that about 200 foreigners took refuge at a police station, and 12 people were arrested over the attacks.

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