Watch this video as Firstpost explains how tensions have escalated across major South African cities, including Johannesburg, Durban, and Soweto, as anti-migrant protests turned violent. Demonstrators targeted foreign-owned businesses, torched vehicles, and clashed with riot police, who deployed rubber bullets and stun grenades to regain control. The surge in civil unrest follows widespread backlash against a Constitutional Court ruling permitting undocumented asylum seekers to submit applications. In response to deteriorating conditions, the Department of Home Affairs temporarily suspended processing directives, while officials clarified that the court's legal mandate remains intact. Amid mounting safety concerns, the US Embassy in Pretoria issued an urgent security alert, urging American citizens to avoid protest hotspots, monitor local news, and plan alternative travel routes. While the US travel advisory remains at Level 2, authorities stay on high alert as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government works to balance constitutional obligations with restoring public order and easing community frustration over strained public resources. Josh Barnes brings you more on this story on Firstpost Africa.

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