Shooting brings tense end to mass anti-illegal immigration march in Joburg CBD
A large anti-illegal immigration march in Johannesburg ended in violence after shots were fired from an apartment building toward protesters. Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the incident, though no injuries or arrests have been confirmed.
Why it matters
The incident underscores rising social tensions regarding immigration in South Africa and the potential for civil unrest during public demonstrations.
Protesters march from Kwa Mai Mai towards Johannesburg's city centre during the nationwide anti-illegal immigration protest, led by Ngizwe Mchunu.. Photo: Sphamandla Dlamini
The report provides a factual account of the march and the subsequent shooting without taking a side on the immigration debate.
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