Durban in the spotlight as xenophobic violence surges in SA; third-largest SA city, major port in KwaZulu-Natal. population hub, coastal city.
Human rights groups warn of a new wave of xenophobic violence as anti-immigration movements organise protests across major cities, with vigilante actions and calls for foreigners to leave by a set date. Attacks have been reported against migrants and foreign-owned businesses, prompting court actions and concerns about state protection.