2019 Johannesburg riots
| Johannesburg riots | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1–5 September 2019 8 September 2019 |
| Location | 26°12′15″S 28°4′22″E / 26.20417°S 28.07278°E |
| Caused by | Xenophobia Death of a mini-bus taxi driver |
| Methods | |
| Resulted in | At least 12 dead, 680 arrested |
The 2019 Johannesburg riots occurred in the South African city of Johannesburg from 1–5 September 2019, leading to the deaths of at least seven people. The riots were xenophobic in nature, targeting foreign nationals from other African countries. Retaliatory actions by rioters in other African nations was taken against South African brands. The South African Institute of Race Relations stated that the riots were similar in nature and origin to the 2008 xenophobic riots that also occurred in Johannesburg.
The riot resumed in Johannesburg on the 8 September 2019, when rioters marched on the central business district and looted shops whilst calling for foreigners to go.