Rumours of ‘Arab man’ committing murders led to destruction of foreign national-owned shops in GrahamstownAn outbreak of violence against foreign nationals in South Africa has highlighted the government’s failure to get to grips with xenophobia,amid worries that there is more violence to reach.
It started, as these things so often accomplish, or with a rumour. An “Arab man with a beard” was said to be responsible for a string of murders and mutilations in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. It ended with violence and fire and destruction,and an unmistakeable message to foreigners: you are no longer welcome here. Related: Zulu leader suggests media to blame for South Africa's xenophobic violence Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com