Politics March 30, 2019

EFF Condemns The Xenophobic Violence in Ethekwini

Students wearing clothes from the Economic Freedom Fighters, an opposition political party in South Africa, marches on the WITS University Campus in Johannesburg’s central suburb of Braamfontein, on September 27, 2018, during a protest against the proposed 10 percent increment on residence fees for the 2019 academic year. – Students from WITS University, University of Johannesburg and the Central Johannesburg College, led by the WITS Student Representative Council and the All Residence Council, marched to the offices of Herman Mashaba, the mayor of Johannesburg, to hand over a memorandum. (Photo by WIKUS DE WET / AFP) (Photo credit should read WIKUS DE WET/AFP/Getty Images)

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) of South Africa has issued a statement condemning the xenophobic violence in Ethekwini. This follows the outbreak of violence believed to be targeted at foreigners residing in South Africa. It is alleged that at least three (3) were murdered during these attacks. Below is a full text from the EFF.

Earlier today, Cyril Ramaphosa the President of South Africa also issued a statement condemning violence on foreign nationals. His earlier statement a few days ago on foreign nationals who illegally set businesses in South Africa was interpreted in some circles as an incitement of the xenophobic attacks that grounded Durban this week.