Fresh protest ensues in Johannesburg CBD

A large group of armed men have made their way to an address by IFP MP Mangosuthu Buthelezi in Johannesburg.

If you thought the xenophobic violence may be winding down in Gauteng, a video clip shared social media shows that tempers have not yet subsided.

Protesters brandishing traditional weapons could reportedly be heard marching along Jules Street in Johannesburg demanding that foreigners should go back to their countries of origin.

It is reported that the group numbered “in the thousands” and was on its way to listen to former IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi.

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini reportedly also promised this week to address the recent xenophobic violence that rocked the city of Johannesburg and beyond in Gauteng.

The king said that when he went to Johannesburg, the city would be at a standstill and quiet.

“Can the violent people please give us a break because we know violence and what it has done to the nation?” the king said.

Zwelithini reportedly added that he had a programme that would bring peace and unity, which started with the Zulu nation.

The king called for his people to be unified and to be cautious of the so-called divide-and-rule tactics, which had been used by colonisers.

“This is the same thing that is happening today, disguised as xenophobia.”

South Africa has experienced a wave of protests, in which communities have looted both foreign and South African-owned shops while calling for an end to the presence of drug syndicates.

Gauteng has been the hardest-hit province, with sporadic violence occurring across all three of its big metros, and at least 10 people dying.

There’s an angry mob coming from Jeppestown into joburg CBD through Maboneng. Very hostile , if you’re around. Stay away! @SABCNewsOnline @eNCA @News24 @Abramjee pic.twitter.com/aF5fx1oAOT

— IG: (@Lindohimself) September 8, 2019

They’re destroying cars, shops and surrounding property. pic.twitter.com/ON0DG0ucTB

— IG: (@Lindohimself) September 8, 2019