Xenophobia: SA Anti-Immigrants Attacks 'An African Problem' - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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September 4, 2019
A South African minister has described the ongoingxenophobic attacks in the country as an African problem that requires leadersacross the continent to “put their heads together.
Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu said thatthe attacks were beyond South Africa’s control because of the rise inundocumented African immigrants flooding into the country.
Unrest has gripped some cities with bands of angryresidents roaming streets and looting some foreign-owned shops.
Some angry residents in Johannesburg have called onthe government to deport undocumented migrants.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the attacksand convened a security meeting to find ways to stop them.
African governments have issued warnings to theircitizens over the violence, with Nigeria sending an envoy to express its“displeasure”.