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EXPLAINER: What to know about the refugee ruling that sparked riots in Durban and Soweto

Reitumetse Pilane · Daily Maverick
Published 10 Oct 2026, 6:02 am·just now·1 min read
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Violent protests erupted in Durban and Johannesburg this week following widespread misinformation about a Home Affairs directive on how asylum seekers should be processed. Here’s what you need to know.

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