Key Facts

• The victim, a foreign national in his late 30s or early 40s, was attacked by two men and then by a larger group.
• He died at the scene, and police have not yet determined the motive.
• This killing follows recent violent protests against immigrants in South Africa's cities, including Durban and Soweto.
• The government has asked protesters to remain peaceful but acknowledges the need for immigration reform.
• Tens of thousands of undocumented foreign nationals have been deported or sent back this year as part of a crackdown.
• Groups like March and March demanded that undocumented migrants leave South Africa by June 30.
• Several African countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, have taken steps to protect and repatriate their citizens amid fears of violence.
• South Africa has a history of xenophobic attacks; in 2008, over 60 people died and many were displaced during similar violence.