VandalismXenophobia

Somali-owned shops looted in Potchefstroom during anti-immigrant protests

During anti-illegal immigration protests in Potchefstroom, at least 15 Somali-owned shops were broken into and looted, and two Somali nationals were hospitalised after being attacked. Many Somali shop owners left the area over safety concerns.

  • Potchefstroom, South Africa
  • Severity 3 of 5 — Property damage or vandalism

Source

  1. timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-06-25-somali-nationals-evacuate-potchefstroom-townships-after-spaza-shop-lootings/

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