Zimbos sue SA authorities over harassment

ZIMBABWEAN immigrants in South Africa have courted human rights organisations to assist them in the fight against harassment by the neighbouring country’s authorities and citizens following the intensification of a crackdown on foreigners.

The South African police and general citizens have launched sporadic raids on foreigners since the formation of a government of national unity (GNU).

The African National Congress in June formed the GNU with the Democratic Alliance and other small parties after failing to garner a majority in the polls held earlier this year.

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