Somali nationals evacuate Potchefstroom townships after spaza shop lootings (opens original article in a new tab)

Somali nationals evacuated Potchefstroom after their shops were looted during anti-immigration protests, with two injured and police investigating.

• More than 20 Somali nationals left Potchefstroom after 15 of their shops were looted during anti-illegal immigration protests.
• Two Somali nationals were hospitalized after being attacked during the unrest, with reports of 20 shops affected.
• North West police confirmed property damage incidents and opened a criminal case, warning against looting and violence.