Some displaced foreigners staying at Soetwater near Kommetjie in the Western Cape say it could take up to 30 years for it to be safe for them to live in the areas they fled from because they fear locals' hatred is still too strong. (and for the next 30 years you suggest what?!)
Israel Abate, representing the Ethiopians at Soetwater, said they no longer trusted South Africans.
"It's not the first time South Africans have mistreated our brothers and sisters from other countries," Abate said. "We are forced off buses and trains. There is discrimination and hatred.
"We've lost trust, friendship and love for South Africa and South Africans. We've even lost the courage to start afresh."
MEANWHILE...
Western Cape provincial premier Ebrahim Rasool said on Wednesday there were "many agendas" at work among displaced people. He appealed to people "to remain calm, reasonable and co-operative".
"We are encouraged by the progress in several communities across the province where re-integration has happened," he said. "We appeal to our communities and to foreigners who have been displaced to work together with the province's mediators so re-integration can take place." (The Premier just does NOT want to listen to what the refugees are saying... He only really cares about the "message" the camps send out. If the immigrants get killed when they returned so be it! It's not like he is going to be anywhere nearby.)
Israel Abate, representing the Ethiopians at Soetwater, said they no longer trusted South Africans.
"It's not the first time South Africans have mistreated our brothers and sisters from other countries," Abate said. "We are forced off buses and trains. There is discrimination and hatred.
"We've lost trust, friendship and love for South Africa and South Africans. We've even lost the courage to start afresh."
MEANWHILE...
Western Cape provincial premier Ebrahim Rasool said on Wednesday there were "many agendas" at work among displaced people. He appealed to people "to remain calm, reasonable and co-operative".
"We are encouraged by the progress in several communities across the province where re-integration has happened," he said. "We appeal to our communities and to foreigners who have been displaced to work together with the province's mediators so re-integration can take place." (The Premier just does NOT want to listen to what the refugees are saying... He only really cares about the "message" the camps send out. If the immigrants get killed when they returned so be it! It's not like he is going to be anywhere nearby.)
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