Xenophobia: 10 Killed In South Africa – Ramaphosa

At least 10 people have been killed by xenophobic violence in South Africa this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Thursday, adding that one victim was a … Continue reading Xenophobia: 10 Killed In South Africa – Ramaphosa

By Ignatius Igwe

Updated September 5, 2019

File photo: President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa addresses a public meeting, where the South African government is returning land lost during Apartheid to the descendants of the original inhabitants of rural areas around Ebenhaeser, on March 23, 2019, in the Western Cape Province, about 350km from Cape Town. This land restitution is one of the largest to have taken place in the province, with a value of more than R350 000 000(US$25 000 000). Imbalanve of land ownership in South Africa due to colonial and Apartheid policies remains a major point of tension in the country, and will affect the upcoming elections on May 8, 2019. RODGER BOSCH / AFP

President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa addresses a public meeting in the Western Cape Province, about 350km from Cape Town. RODGER BOSCH / AFP

At least 10 people have been killed by xenophobic violence in South Africa this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Thursday, adding that one victim was a foreign national.

“There can be no excuse for the attacks on the homes and businesses of foreign nationals,” Ramaphosa said in a speech aired on national television and radio.

“Equally, there is no justification for the looting and destruction of businesses owned by South Africans.”