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South African Mayor Backs Down on Foreign-Shop Closures

South African Mayor Backs Down on Foreign-Shop Closures

A South African mayor has backed down from a directive that led to closures and alleged takeovers of foreign-owned shops in parts of Estcourt, near Durban. The reversal followed diplomatic engagement, the Ghana High Commission in South Africa said.

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South African Mayor stands down on foreign shop closures amid diplomatic push