source: MSF; News24 (South Africa); African News Agency; Xenowatch
actor1: Rioters (South Africa)
actor2: Police Forces of South Africa (1994-)
location: Mahikeng
notes: On 20 April 2018, residents took to the streets in Mahikeng for the third day (Ngaka Modiri Molema, North-West) to demand the resignation of the province's leader. Roads were blocked, and tires and vehicles were set on fire. Shops and several tuck shops in the area belonging to both foreign nationals and South African citizens were looted. More than 1000 foreign nationals were displaced in the area. Police fired rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. Demonstrations were registered until 21 April. [size=no report]