Pakistanis in South Africa

There are up to 2,500 Pakistanis in South Africa,^[1] based in various locations across Cape Town, Gauteng and Durban. They are post-Apartheid migrants from Pakistan, and should not be confused with Indian South Africans, who are largely descendants of late 19th and early 20th century immigrants from pre-partition British India although the recent immigrants often live and work in traditionally Indian areas . Many expatriates run Pakistani restaurants, or barber shops; and the Johannesburg suburb of Fordsburg is said to be among the best places to find Pakistani food.^[2] It has often been speculated that various Pakistani crime syndicates operate within the country^[3], most of whom tend to be involved in drug smuggling. In February 2010, a crowd of angry rioters protesting unemployment issues burnt tyres and barricaded roads in a northern township in Johannesburg; local media reported that Pakistani shopkeepers were among those whose premises were looted.^[4]

Notable people

• Imran Tahir - South African cricketer

See also

• Memons in South Africa

References