City marches against xenophobia
The city embarked on a united march against the xenophobic attacks which recently plagued the country. In one voice, it was sending a message to say no to xenophobia and the killing of foreign nationals.
MBOMBELA – The city embarked on a united march against the xenophobic attacks which recently plagued the country. In one voice, it was sending a message to say no to xenophobia and the killing of foreign nationals.
Cllr Letta Shongwe of the Ehlanzeni District Municipality led the march and strongly condemned the attacks.
“We are all Africans, thus we should be one. We should support our brothers and sisters, and not kill them. I strongly condemn these attacks and I believe we can find a way to work this out as Africans, without resorting to the violence that has recently broken out,” Shongwe said.
She further urged South Africans to preserve their veracity and refrain from ferocious acts.
“It is barbaric, there is just no other way to put it, and it needs to stop. We need to preserve our integrity, and these brutal acts going on right now don’t reflect well on us,” Shongwe said.
Various foreign nationals also took part in the march and said although the outbreak didn’t reach Mpumalanga, they still feared for the lives of fellow foreigners in the affected areas.
“Our brothers and sisters are now living in fear for their lives. It really isn’t good to know that your life can be taken away from you just like that, while you are trying to make a living for your family.
However, we appreciate the support we are getting from Mbombela. This march is a sign that we are not alone, and we are grateful for that,” said Yusuf Mohammed.
