@thedaystarnewszw: Ghost Towns! Foreigners Shut Down Shops As Xenophobia Fears Grip South Africa Parts of South Africa are beginning to resemble ghost towns as foreign nationals close their shops amid escalating xenophobia tensions. Empty storefronts and deserted trading areas have emerged in some communities, with many traders opting to stay away over fears for their safety. The scenes have reignited concerns over South Africa’s recurring xenophobia crisis and its impact on livelihoods, local economies and social cohesion.

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Sunday 14 June 2026 07:29:31 GMT