Thursday, May 27, 2010

Xenophobia likely? Letter to the Editor

EDITOR - The South African mainstream daily newspaper, The Star, of 19 May 2010 says that threats of a second xenophobic bloodshed after 2010 World Cup in SA are real and terrifying.

65 foreigners died in the 2008 hate violence. So the million dollar question is what are the necessary proactive measures being taken now to prevent another 'small genocide'? Civil society, governments, activists, media and other stakeholders should been seen now advocating and acting against South African xenophobia.

Unconfirmed reports are that in KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa, some Zulu South Africans are wearing T-shirts inscribed XENOPHOBIA PART TWO 2010. That is why some people call it ZULUPHOBIA. In 2008 the attacks were coordinated by taxi associations, Police and ANC councillors but now its being led by the ANC Youth League. JOSHUA, by e-mail - The Zimbabwean

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