Xenophobic attacks

Are xenophobic attacks on the rise in South Africa?

Two shops belonging to foreign nationals in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, have allegedly been petrol bombed. The shops, one in Kwazakhele and the other in Zwide were apparently targetted in arson attacks on Wednesday evening. Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla

October 15, 2021

Africa

First batch of Nigerians fleeing South Africa arrive home

The first group of Nigerians fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa has arrived back in Nigeria main city of Lagos. The 188 people on board were the first returnees of around 600 Nigerians who have said they want to return home following

September 12, 2019

Africa

Popular Zambian radio station bans South African music

A popular radio station in Zambia has stated it will no longer play South African music in protest against the xenophobic attacks that have been taking place in South Africa. “Hot FM will cease to play music by South African artists on

September 5, 2019

Africa·South Africa

South Africa closes its embassies in Nigeria after attacks

South Africa has closed its embassies in the Nigeria’s capital, Abuja and the commercial hub of Lagos following attacks on South African businesses. They were targeted in retaliation for xenophobic violence that erupted earlier this week in South African cities, including Johannesburg.

September 5, 2019

Africa·South Africa

Nigerians offered free flight to flee South Africa xenophobic attacks

Nigerians based in South Africa are being offered a free flight to return home “following the recent unfortunate xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals“, Nigeria’s foreign ministry has announced. The owner of Air Peace Airlines was willing to evacuate Nigerians free of charge

September 5, 2019

Africa·South Africa

Xenophobic attacks: African Nationals react

Harare-The latest xenophobic incidents in South Africa have sparked off citizen reactions in some African countries, specifically in Zambia and Mozambique. A group of concerned citizens in Zambia are alleged to have written to the police with notice of a peaceful march

September 4, 2019

Zimbabwe

Chamisa castigates South Africa xenophobic attacks

Harare-Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has condemned the ongoing xenophobic attacks saying the attacks are hostile to humanity. In a statement Chamisa called for a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. “The attacks against fellow Africans in South Africa are appalling and heart-breaking.

September 3, 2019

Africa

Zimbabwe threatens to stop cross-border traffic with South Africa if xenophobic attacks continue

JOHANNESBURG – The Zimbabwe Cross Borders Transport Association (ZCBTA) has warned that it will stop all South African cross-border transport if reputed attacks by South African nationals on foreign truck drivers proceed. “Due to threats by South African nationals that on September

September 2, 2019

Africa

EFF does not want votes of xenophobic people, says Julius Malema

The Economic Freedom Fighters does not need the votes of xenophobic people, party leader Julius Malema said on Sunday. “If you are not going to vote for EFF because we say you must love Africans you can keep your vote,” Malema told

April 1, 2019

South Africa

South African Foreign Minister calls meeting with ambassadors over xenophobia

South Africa’s foreign minister has called an urgent meeting with ambassadors following xenophobic attacks against foreigners in Durban. Early on Monday morning three people died amid protests targeting shops, many of which are foreign-owned. Around 50 people sought shelter at a police

March 31, 2019

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