There is a build-up of fresh violence in South Africa as armed protesters have hit the streets of Johannesburg, asking foreigners to leave their country.

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Sowetan Live, a South African newspaper reports that the protesters, who wielded weapons such as knobkerries, are waiting to be addressed by Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a notable politician, and Zulu tribe leader.

This coming just as everyone thought the renewed xenophobic attacks on foreigners have been given a rest.