South African Town Deserted as Foreign-Owned Shops Shut Amid Mass Deportations

A South African town has fallen silent after authorities ordered the closure of foreign-owned shops. Locals now struggle to find places to buy food and daily essentials. The closures follow a wave of deportations targeting foreign traders. Empty streets and shuttered storefronts highlight the impact on local communities. The video footage offers a glimpse of supply shortages and growing tensions over xenophobia.

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