President Cyril Ramaphosa has spoken out against the violence aimed at foreigners.
He’s directed Police Minister Bheki Cele to get to the bottom of it.
“I condemn the violence that has been spreading around a number of our provinces in the strongest terms,” Ramaphosa said.
“I’m convening the ministers in the security cluster today to make sure that we keep a close eye on these acts of wanton violence and find ways of stopping them.”
I condemn the violence that has been spreading around a number of our provinces in the strongest terms. I’m convening the ministers in the security cluster today to make sure that we keep a close eye on these acts of wanton violence and find ways of stopping them. pic.twitter.com/sizZkwIyPO
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) September 3, 2019
The people of our country want to live in harmony; whatever concerns or grievances we may have, we need to handle them in a democratic way. There can be no justification for any South African to attack people from other countries. pic.twitter.com/StGyNlhV1q
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) September 3, 2019
Meanwhile, Gauteng Premier David Makhura visited Alexandra on Tuesday after looting spread overnight.
Makhura said criminals have taken advantage of the recent violence and tension in various parts of the province.
Businesses, some of them owned by foreigners, have been looted, sparking fears of a possible return to xenophobic clashes.
Areas affected include central Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, and Pretoria.
Makhura has warned that he may ask for the military to be deployed to assist police if the situation doesn’t improve.
Premier @David_Makhura at Jeppestown. “There is no justification to any criminal activity. Should the need arise for reinforcement from the SANDF, we will do so. So far, the SAPS are managing”. pic.twitter.com/stkIIh66zQ
— GautengGov (@GautengProvince) September 3, 2019
Watch: Premier @David_Makhura now in Jeppestown. The premier states that there is no justification to any criminal activity and should the need arise for reinforcement from the SANDF, that will happen. The premier adds that @SAPoliceService are currently managing. pic.twitter.com/qeyKLihMph
— GautengGov (@GautengProvince) September 3, 2019
In other news – Gavin was an amazing friend to me: Jacob Zuma
Former President Jacob Zuma has described the late Gavin Watson as an amazing, extraordinary man to him.
Speaking at the funeral service of the embattled businessman held in Port Elizabeth, Zuma shared how dear Watson was to the country’s struggle for democracy and its growth. “He’s the only one who has come to my little village called Nkandla to see what it looks like,” Zuma recalled. continue reading
Source: eNCA
