article_snippet.sent: (CNN)As thousands of South Africans took to the streets of the city of Durban to rally against violence and xenophobia, an online community has joined the protests.
article_snippet.sent: The marches follow recent violent attacks on foreigners in the country that have claimed five lives.
article_snippet.sent: South African Police Services said more than 10,000 people attended the march, including civil rights groups and nongovernmental organizations.
article_snippet.sent: Attacks this week in Durban alone have killed two immigrants and three South Africans, including a 14-year-old boy, authorities said.
article_snippet.sent: That year, scores were killed in attacks in the poorest areas of Johannesburg.
article_snippet.sent: Most of the victims were Zimbabweans who had fled repression and dire economic circumstances.
highlights_snippet.sent: More than 10,000 people marched in Durban against violence, officials say .
  