South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday condemned attacks on foreign nationals in his country, telling regional leaders that the government is deeply concerned and ashamed of the ongoing violence.
Speaking at a gathering in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Ramaphosa acknowledged the harm caused to foreign nationals and stressed the need to address the situation urgently. He described the attacks as a source of national shame and called for unity against intolerance.
The remarks come amid renewed incidents of xenophobic violence that have drawn regional condemnation and raised concerns about the safety of migrants from neighbouring countries, including Zimbabwe.
Ramaphosa’s statement was seen as a response to growing pressure from regional bodies and human rights groups to act decisively against the attacks.
