Government must act responsibly

Over the past week the Durban South region has been catapulted into violence, bloodshed and anarchy as South Africans have been brutally murdering foreigners. But what have been the contributing factors leading to these atrocities?

The responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of our government. Had they not become so lenient with legislation regarding foreigners entering our land, we would not have seen an influx of foreigners in search of a better life in our country. Their severe lack of foresight is the reason why lawlessness prevails in our land and lives are destroyed.

Leaders on a national level, like the EFF, as well as community leaders such as King Zwelithini who condone such actions of violence against foreigners or who incite South Africans with their words should be severely reprimanded with the full force of the law.

And furthermore why are the government and community leaders so silent on this xenophobia crisis that we are encountering? Could it be that they don’t want to ruffle the feathers of potential voters who are of the misconception that foreigners are taking their jobs?

The perpetrators who committed these acts should be punished and not accommodated with talks and negotiations.

While innocent lives are being lost every day our government drags their feet in taking decisive action to put an end to xenophobia once and for all.

ANNET SEWRAJ

Ballito