‘Legacy of apartheid’ one reason for attacks on African foreigners, Naledi Pandor says

International relations and co-operation minister Naledi Pandor. File picture: SUNDAY TIMES/SIMPHIWE NKWALI.

The country was hit by a wave of xenophobic violence and looting in economic hub Gauteng last week, which overshadowed the World Economic Forum meeting being held in Cape Town, where SA hoped to showcase itself and attract much-needed investment. At least 10 people were killed over the course of the week.

“At the same time there arrived migrants whose sole intent was criminal profit and the introduction of illicit activities in SA. Of course SA has its own criminals and is a deeply violent society, thus the toxic addition of syndicates pushing drugs, prostitution and human trafficking created a basis for conflict and enmity among new neighbours.

“Perceptions that black migrants take up black jobs and displace black workers have caused increased deterioration in the relationship.”

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