Aubrey Gross, "It is a sad state of affairs - local people should catch a wake up call, the world is bigger than their little shells. If they want to get somewhere, they must roll up their sleeves and work."
However, it seems that the country is divided on the situation. While some feel that xenophobia is a definite issue, others feel that it’s just an excuse for criminal activities.
RKG asked Rosebank residents what their thoughts were on the matter;
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Tshego Monaisa said, “I am disgusted that people can behave this way towards their fellow African man.”
Malcolm Moodley said, “It is not xenophobia, it is an excuse for criminal acts.”
Farouschca Williams said, “I feel people are angry, people do not have jobs and government must intervene.”
Tumelo Mokwena said, “It’s a bit unfair because as Africans we go out to other people’s countries and that’s not the response we get.”
Erno Groenewald said, “Government is wrong in saying that it’s not xenophobia, however on the same coin how do we know that all refugees were not involved in wars previously.”
Aubrey Gross, “It is a sad state of affairs – local people should catch a wake up call, the world is bigger than their little shells. If they want to get somewhere, they must roll up their sleeves and work.”
Tariro Chirimuta said, “The whole situation is crazy; people need to invest time in more productive things.”
Renata Wilson said, “It will be a disadvantage to the community as they [South Africans] were receiving a service.”
Janet Mills said, “It is so sad that there is no tolerance. There is got to be a better way to sort things out. People must do unto others what they would have done unto themselves.”
Jacqui Oosthuizen said, “I do not understand why people would be against other people making a living for themselves.”
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