South African far left targets pharmacies in racism row over advert

Economic Freedom Fighters protesters damage some Clicks stores and force others to close

Protesters from a far-left party damaged pharmacies in South Africa on Monday and forced others to close during demonstrations over what they said was a racist advertisement.

The advert showed an image of African black hair which it described as dry and damaged", while an example of white hair was referred to as fine and flat". It was posted on the website of the Clicks chain of pharmacies on Friday, and removed the same day after uproar on social media. The firm apologised.