source: Xenowatch; The South African
actor1: Rioters (South Africa)
actor2: Civilians (International)
location: Upington
notes: On 9 January 2020, community members in Upington (Siyanda, Northern Cape) looted the homes and businesses of foreign nationals in the area, accusing them of being responsible of crime in the area. Community members have also accused a foreign national of the murder of a police officer. Police have arrested 20 people. [size=at least 20]