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Kenya: James Smart Speaks Out Against Xenophobia
The Star, 21 April 2015
Former TV personality, James Smart has written an opinion piece on his online portal, Smart World, castigating the ongoing bloody xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Read more »
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South Africa: International Students On Their Reactions to Xenophobia - 'I Don't Feel Safe Using Public Transport'
The Daily Vox, 21 April 2015
Xenophobic attacks have erupted throughout South Africa over the last few weeks. On Thursday, 16 April, a thousands-strong peace march was held in Durban calling for an end to the… Read more »
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South Africa: Xenophobia - We Will Reap What We Sow
The Daily Vox, 21 April 2015
There's been a lot of middle-class hand-wringing about recent events, from the toppling of Rhodes to the latest outbreak of xenophobic attacks. But complacent South Africans who… Read more »
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South Africa: Police Arrest Hundreds Over Xenophobic Violence
Al Jazeera, 20 April 2015
South Africa's government has vowed to crack down on xenophobic violence, after arresting more than 300 people for a range of crimes against migrants. Read more »
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Rwanda: Dear South Africans, Killing Immigrants Does Not Create Jobs
New Times, 21 April 2015
In South Africa violence against immigrants from other African countries has become a disturbingly regular occurrence. Last week South Africans were at it again. Read more »
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South Africa: Zimbabweans to be Repatriated After Violence
The Herald, 18 April 2015
The repatriation of over 1 000 Zimbabweans displaced in escalating xenophobic attacks in Durban is expected to start tomorrow, the country's envoy to South Africa, Isaac Moyo has… Read more »
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South Africa: Protestors in Ledig, North West Turn On Foreign-Owned Shops
The Daily Vox, 17 April 2015
Foreign traders have been caught in the crossfire of service delivery protests in Ledig Village, near Sun City in the North West province. Shops have been looted and forced to… Read more »
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South Africa: 300 Arrested for Xenophobic Violence - Govt
Govt of SA, 19 April 2015
Media statement on progress made by the South African government to bring an end to attacks against foreign nationals: Read more »
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South Africa: Uneasy Calm in Johannesburg After Anti-Immigrant Riots
Al Jazeera, 19 April 2015
An uneasy calm prevails in South Africa's financial hub, Johannesburg, on the third day since violence against foreigners erupted in the city. Read more »
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South Africa: Johannesburg Braced for More Anti-Immigrant Violence
Al Jazeera, 18 April 2015
Scenes of looted stores are greeting Johannesburg residents in South Africa as police assist foreign nationals to safety in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, following a second day… Read more »
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South Africa: Dozens Arrested Over Anti-Immigrant Violence
DW, 18 April 2015
Police used rubber bullets to break up looters in Alexandra township north of Johannesburg, authorities have said. Mobs have attacked migrant-owned shops in various areas around… Read more »
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South Africa: Spate of Deadly Xenophobia Draws UN Concern
UN News, 17 April 2015
The United Nations refugee agency has today welcomed efforts by South Africa's Government to contain a recent wave of xenophobic violence that has accounted for the deaths of six… Read more »
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South Africa: Fear Grips Foreigners in Johannesburg
Al Jazeera, 17 April 2015
Twelve people have been arrested, with anti-foreigner attacks in South Africa spreading to parts of Johannesburg's commercial hub, according to South African police. Read more »
Hundreds Arrested Over Xenophobic Violence in South Africa
"They are going to be charged for public violence, malicious damage to property, house breaking and theft".
Despite the heavy police presence, a crowd of people gathered between in the city centre, chanting: “They must go”.
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Somalia, Malawi, Nigeria, Kenya and Zimbabwe are preparing to help their citizens escape the violence after deadly xenophobic attacks spread from Durban to Johannesburg and ... Read more »
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The clip shows controversial pastor T.B. Joshua warning South Africans of a "youth revolt" in their nation. Read more »
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Thousands of South Africans took part in the march through the streets of Durban - which has seen deadly xenophobic attacks - calling for peace and for an end to attacks on ... Read more »
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Several high profile South African artists will be performing in Zimbabwe in the coming weeks. Read more »
