Attacks on foreign nationals slammed as Sisulu meets ambassadors
Fears of xenophobia-fuelled unrest have gripped the country following threats of massive violence against foreign nationals after the May 8 general elections.
On Saturday’s meeting with foreign envoys was called to discuss the current spate of violence targeting foreign nationals and their properties. He says messages circulating on social media that are not factually verified, are also not helping the situation. Pamla complained about Home Affairs not doing its job properly which allowed foreign nationals to operate in South Africa without proper documentation.
South African Federation of Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi observed that the issue of attacks was a complicated one.
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