The scale of brutality that has broken out in parts of South Africa, mainly low income, poor localities in Gauteng, has led to extreme terrorisation of foreign residents as locals target “illegal” immigrants whom they demand must be deported from South Africa.

The scale of brutality that has broken out in parts of South Africa, mainly low income, poor localities in Gauteng, has led to extreme terrorisation of foreign residents as locals target “illegal” immigrants whom they demand must be deported from South Africa.

Mphathisi Ndlovu, a family representative, told mourners at a service at the Brethren in Christ Church, Lobengula suburb that Nyathi did not deserve a cruel death over a passport.

Mphathisi Ndlovu, a family representative, told mourners at a service at the Brethren in Christ Church, Lobengula suburb that Nyathi did not deserve a cruel death over a passport.

CIASA urges the people of South Africa to remember the people-to-people solidarity and support which was extended to them by fellow Africans for their country to end apartheid. While the majority of ordinary South Africans are still suffering the dual yoke of poverty and inequality, targeting foreigners for these frustrations is un-African and would not resolve these deep and complex problems.