https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-pulls-asylum-directive-after-violent-protestsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-pulls-asylum-directive-after-violent-protestshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-africa-pulls-asylum-directive-after-violent-protests#u121948Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:12:15 +0000South Africa withdrew a controversial asylum directive following violent anti-migrant protests in Johannesburg, Durban, and Soweto that left 24 vehicles torched and foreign-owned businesses looted. The Department of Home Affairs scrapped the September instructions on October 9 after refugee reception offices became overwhelmed and staff safety was threatened. Police launched investigations into public violence, vandalism, and assault as authorities maintained a high alert. President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the suspension as lawful and not in contempt of court.Why it mattersThe Department of H