The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has confirmed the deaths of two more Nigerian nationals in South Africa, bringing the total number of Nigerians killed amid the country's latest wave of anti-foreigner violence to four. Emeka Iroegbu was reportedly tortured to death by officers of the Tshwane Metro Police in Sunnyside, Pretoria, while Musa Joe was killed by suspected criminals in Witbank, Mpumalanga province — both on 28 June. The deaths come as South Africa faces mounting international criticism over xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants, with anti-immigrant marches held across major cities last week and an unofficial 30 June deadline issued by some South Africans demanding that foreign nationals leave the country; the Nigerian consulate has called for an immediate investigation and prosecution of those responsible.