For those of you who don't know what is going on in Johannesburg, here is a news update for you:
A wave of xenophobic attacks spread through South African townships on Monday. At least 22 people have been killed since unrest started last week.
Below is a timeline of the troubles and facts and figures on some of the issues at play.
TIMELINE:
May 11 - A mob attacks a group of immigrants in Alexandra township outside Johannesburg, killing two and injuring 40.
May 15 - Police fire rubber bullets to quell anti-foreigner violence in Diepsloot, another township near Johannesburg, where youths threw stones, set up barricades and looted shops.
May 18 - Violence spreads to other areas, including the Johannesburg city centre. Among the dead are five people killed in the Cleveland area of Johannesburg, local media say. At least one immigrant is burned to death.
May 19 - Two people are killed and dozens of shacks are torched in the Tembisa township near Johannesburg. Police say at least 19 people have been killed since May 16.
Please pray for our staff (many are from the congo) as many of them live in the townships and a lot of them right in town. Please pray for peace and for protection. Pray for a revival! I love Johannesburg too much not to.
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