Empty Streets, Empty Wallets: South African Traders Decry Plummeting Sales After Xenophobic Attacks

A South African man recorded a video showing empty bars and deserted market stalls days after anti-immigrant protests shook the country. He blamed recent xenophobic attacks and the closure of foreign-owned shops for the sudden drop in customers. On June 30, dozens of African nationals accused of being illegal immigrants were expelled — a move widely condemned by leaders across the continent. Traders warn this downturn could push many small businesses to the brink if patronage does not recover soon.

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