Two people were killed, several women raped and more than 40 others hospitalized after they were attacked by a mob armed with stones, whips and guns.
The attacks on the foreign-born residents were deemed ‘hate-crimes’ by the African National Congress. It issued a statement saying, “We call on all South Africans to take a firm stand against such violent acts.”
50 people had been arrested and charged in connection to the attacks.
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