Killing Of White Farmers In South Africa: Here’s What The Zulu King Thinks
The Zulu king, Goodwill Zwelithini says the killing of white farmers in South Africa should be condemned by all and not just the white community. King Zwelithini charged the entire nation to unite against racism and quit regarding it as a problem for those being discriminated against. According to the king, South Africa’s reconciliation initiatives […]
After ‘state xenophobia’ South Africa under scrutiny
Police accused of heavy-handed tactics as foreigners are rounded up in a massive ‘crime operation’ across country. Johannesburg, South Africa – A semblance of normalcy is returning to the streets of the inner city of Johannesburg weeks after xenophobic violence hit South Africa’s commercial capital. The city appears to have just moved along, wearing the […]
South Africa court prevents migrants’ deportation
South Africa’s high court has temporarily prevented the deportation of more than 300 undocumented migrants. Rights activists have criticised the arrests of more than 700 suspected illegal migrants following recent deadly xenophobic violence. Police say they made the arrests during crime prevention operations. The authorities have been under pressure to both bring an end to […]
South Africa’s identity crisis: Xenophobic violence
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers South Africa’s identity within Africa. Over the past few weeks, some South Africans seem to have been in keen competition to displace Africa’s militant Islamist groups Boko Haram and al-Shabab from international headlines and become the latest African murder sensation. […]
Xenophobia – The View From Mozambique
We know that the recent xenophobic violence has battered South Africa’s reputation on the continent. But what exactly are other Africans hearing? JUSTIN PEARCE reports on how Mozambique is interpreting the xenophobia, and laments both country’s simplistic, stereotypical perceptions of each other. When you spend time in another country, you don’t expect news from home […]
Nigerians Not Welcome In South Africa
The Nigerian government simply has to make Nigeria more attractive to Nigerians. I had barely spent 10 minutes on South African soil when I knew that Nigerians were unwelcome. Arriving at the O R Tambo International Airport, an immigration officer irritatingly asked me how long I was staying, despite seeing clearly on my passport that […]
Xenophobic Attacks ‘Vile,’ Says Zulu King
South Africa’s influential Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini described recent anti-immigrant attacks as “vile”, defending himself against claims previous comments he made about foreigners sparked the unrest. Goodwill Zwelithini is the influential king of South Africa’s Zulu nation. Comments that he made last month — when he reportedly said head lice should be squashed and foreigners […]
S.A. and Nigeria spar over xenophobic violence
South Africa has condemned Nigeria’s decision to recall its ambassador over a spate of attacks against foreigners. Durban, South Africa – The recent xenophobic violence in South Africa against migrant workers has sparked a new diplomatic rift with Nigeria, with the South African government condemning Nigeria’s decision to withdraw its envoys from Pretoria. On Sunday, […]
Zulu king appeals for an end to xenophobic attacks
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has asked for an end to violence after xenophobic attacks against migrants in South Africa. The king told crowds of thousands at a stadium in Durban that previous reports that he said foreigners should “go back to their countries” were distorted. He has been accused of fuelling attacks in which at […]
South Africans recorded burnning foreign children alive (Video)
VIDEO TAKEN DOWN – TOO GRAPHIC Two Ethiopian nationals suffered serious burns when their shop in a South African township was set alight by a mob, as violence against foreign immigrants spread.The men were in the shop in Umlazi, south of Durban, when it was petrol bombed on Friday night.”They suffered severe burn wounds and […]
