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Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by kay1one2(m): 9:48am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Shops set ablaze, looted as xenophobic attacks spread in South Africa By Faith Karimi and Diana Magnay, CNN Updated 0305 GMT (1005 HKT) April 18, 2015 Xenophobic attacks spread to Johannesburg 02:51 Story highlights Attacks against immigrant businesses started in Durban The attacks have left six people dead Johannesburg (CNN)South African police fired rubber bullets Friday to disperse crowds setting immigrant businesses ablaze as attacks against foreigners spread to Johannesburg. Chanting and singing, machete-armed residents burned down shops owned by foreigners, including a Nigerian dealership in the nation's largest city. Immigrants carrying bricks accused police of not doing enough to protect them as businesses smoldered. Six people killed Violence targeting immigrant shops started recently in the port city of Durban, where two foreigners and three South Africans were killed. Residents have accused African immigrants of taking their jobs and committing crimes. The unemployment rate in South Africa is 25%, according to government figures. A sixth death occurred Wednesday. The body of a 58-year-old foreign national was found in Verulam town, where a mob attacked the man at his home. He fled and died of his injuries near his home, South African police said. At least 112 people have been arrested throughout KwaZulu-Natal Province for various offenses related to the violence, police said. Social and economic issues President Jacob Zuma said his government is addressing social and economic issues brought up by citizens. He said immigrants contribute to the nation's economy while others bring scarce skills. "While some foreign nationals have been arrested for various crimes, it is misleading and wrong to label or regard all foreign nationals as being involved in crime in the country," Zuma said. As the violence spread to other cities, terrified immigrants sought a resolution. Others fled, taking refuge at police stations in major cities. "They are using this as scapegoats," said Jean-Pierre Lukamba, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. "Every day, migrants are living in this fire. It's not just attacks. It's institutionalized xenophobia. The government must do something. Those people aren't just mad for no reason. They want electricity, they want jobs, they want water." 'They don't understand the history of Africa' Lukamba said he's part of an organization trying to negotiate between the two sides. "They don't understand the history of Africa; if they do, they would know each of us, we are one," he said. Thousands fled to temporary shelters, with aid group Gift of the Givers saying about 8,500 people are hiding in refugee centers or police stations this week because of the violence. The number did not include those who have moved in with friends or relatives. The aid group said it has a facility in Johannesburg to help those who might need shelter. "We are preparing aid packages for those who may journey onwards to their home countries," it said. Police ordered to work around the clock The violence spread from Durban to Johannesburg even though Zuma has condemned the attacks and appealed for calm. "No amount of frustration or anger can ever justify the attacks on foreign nationals and the looting of their shops," he said. "The attacks violate all the values that South Africa embodies, especially the respect for human life." Zuma said he has ordered police to work around the clock to protect citizens and immigrants, and arrest the perpetrators. In Mozambique, the South African energy and chemical giant Sasol was temporarily returning about 340 South African nationals to South Africa "as a precautionary measure," Sasol spokesman Alex Anderson said. Mozambican employees of Sasol service providers have voiced concern about reported violence against Mozambicans and other foreign nationals in South Africa and protested the presence of South African employees in Mozambique. "We have had no cases of violence at our sites and the situation remains calm," Anderson said in a statement. In the past, Johannesburg has been the epicenter of anti-immigrant tensions. In 2008, dozens were killed in attacks in the poorest areas of Johannesburg. Most of the victims were Zimbabweans who had fled repression and dire economic circumstances. In those attacks, police arrested more than 200 people on various charges, including rape, murder, robbery and theft. CNN's Diana Magnay contributed from Johannesburg, and Faith Karimi wrote and reported from Atlanta. CNN's Brent Swails contributed to this report. http://edition.cnn.com/2015/04/17/africa/south-africa-xenophobia-attacks/index.html
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Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by agarawu23(m): 9:53am On Apr 18, 2015 |
its time to evict my south Africa room mate squatter this is becoming too much. 75 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by ozoigbondu: 9:53am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Shoprite i dey look you with one eye 292 Likes 15 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by temitemi1(m): 10:00am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Car wash n not car dealer . I saw the news on cnn! kay1one2: 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by hadizadeezy(f): 10:00am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Na aparthied fit south Africans aswear! Mtcheeeeew 71 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by hadizadeezy(f): 10:01am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Na aparthied fit south Africans aswear! Mtcheeeeew 9 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by all4gud(m): 10:02am On Apr 18, 2015 |
We are still waiting for Nigeria government to do something to save Nigerians in SA when it get worse. It is not getting worse yet in the eye of our government. 5 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by kay1one2(m): 10:04am On Apr 18, 2015 |
temitemi1: Just watched it too few mins ago. You saw the bolded right?! 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by yoged(m): 10:07am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Black south Africans living in SA are lazy. They never strife to get or keep a job. They obviously can't fight the Whites ruling them there, i wonder why they are killing their fellow Africans who are more ambitious. Now, their women prefer to marry foreigners because they know their men won't take care of them. 102 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by hadizadeezy(f): 10:09am On Apr 18, 2015 |
all4gud:haven't you heard? Obaniko said we should wait for them to start killing Nigerians before making any move. 5 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by hadizadeezy(f): 10:14am On Apr 18, 2015 |
yoged:its only in south Africa you'll see a villager blaming A foreign medical doctor for his unemlpoyed status. 124 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by abduljabbar4(m): 10:18am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Other countries can cripple the economy of south Africa. Trust me even if Nigeria doesn't do anything, other countries will. 28 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by Nobody: 10:18am On Apr 18, 2015 |
hadizadeezy: 32 Likes
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Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by phayvoursky(m): 10:24am On Apr 18, 2015 |
HAD AFRICA KNOWN EARLIER. WE WOULD HAVE LEFT THESE GUYS TO ROT IN APARTHEID. AFRICA IS BETTER WITHOUT THOSE ZULU MEN. 64 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by killjoy(m): 12:04pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
in response to sa's xenophobic attacks, I rili dont advice the Nigerian govt to close south African establishments in Nigeria. Bt. close every single south African establishment in Nigeria, God!!!! I dey vex!!! 30 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by hamaworld(m): 12:04pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
The only human being in SA had pass away. (Mandela) Zombies & vampires are now staying there 64 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by Nobody: 12:06pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
AFRICAN PEOPLE THEY SUFFER HMMMMMMMMMMM 4 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by ozo13(m): 12:06pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
ozoigbondu:bad guy. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by Nobody: 12:06pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
BUHARI HAVE A LOT TO DO MAY GOD HELP HIM 4 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by Musci: 12:06pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
Shoprite comes to my darling my... No lele watching in 3D 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by Odisco2(m): 12:06pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
I am waiting for Nigeria response to this ugly menace |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by ZUBY77(m): 12:07pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
Yes saw that on CNN yesterday |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by LordMecuzy(m): 12:07pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
Okay on my way to burn Shoprite Alausa... Who cares to join me? 12 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by tola9ja: 12:07pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
WE ALL NEED PRAYER
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Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by Eastherbunny(m): 12:07pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
This already a probable cause for us to act and defend our interest |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by DoTheNeedful: 12:08pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
This is very horrible . We black people can be horrible at times. Little wonder why we are at the lowest layer of racial and social stratification . Many people will be blaming the black S.A guys but Nigerians and other black people can do the same. I saw it on Al Jazeera this morning. Very sad scene it was. It seems the S.A govt is also handling this issue with kids glove. I kinda think that there is a subtle backing from their govt. On a lighter note,one 9ja guy that was interviewed by AJ this morning really cracked me up. The guy was calling on the S.A govt to take the police off the streets and allow the foreigners to face the hoodlums. . The guy was too sure of himself. He said many of them are only respecting those guys as their hosts 38 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by john4aguero: 12:08pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
Re: Nigerian Car Dealership Shop Burnt Down In SA Xenophobic Violence! by mcprince32(m): 12:09pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
Let there be peace around the world! 2 Likes |
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