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South Africans March Against Xenophobia in Johannesburg

A demonstration organised by the African Diaspora Forum aimed to "bring South African and immigrant communities together and promote unity". Some young marchers pointed to a sluggish economy, corruption and "unbridled capitalism" as the primary causes of xenophobia.

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Community leaders from immigrant communities led the march through Hillbrow.

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People beat Djembe drums and sign songs before the start of the march.

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A man with a sign calling for the abolition of borders on the African continent is seen during the anti-xenophobia march in Johannesburg.

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