ARTICLES RELATING TO XENOPHOBIA

Turkey - 'rising xenophobia' in Europe

2013-05-12 21:53

Turkey's foreign minister has voiced concern about rising anti-foreigner sentiment in crisis-hit Europe, on a visit to Germany where a neo-Nazi cell's bloody murder spree claimed mostly Turkish migrants among its victims.

Court hears details of salesman's death

2013-03-18 22:13

An Ethiopian salesman was dragged by his neck tied to a car after a gang overpowered him the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg has heard.

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Daveyton policemen suspended

2013-03-01 13:44

SAPS National Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, has suspended the police officers involved in the alleged murder of a Mozambican taxi driver. Watch.

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Fears of sabotage in run-up to Mangaung

2012-07-26 22:15

There are plans to destabilise, even sabotage, Free State infrastructure before the ANC's national elective conference in Mangaung, Premier Ace Magashule says.

Survey: Most okay with foreign spaza shops

2012-07-13 17:32

A slim majority of South Africans believe foreigners should be allowed to run their spaza shops in the country, a new survey has revealed.

Quiet restored in Botshabelo

2012-07-11 21:01

Quiet has been restored in Botshabelo after xenophobic attacks last week, Free State police say.

Free State protesters target foreign shops

2012-06-29 18:14

More than 100 people have been arrested in Botshabelo after residents looted and destroyed foreign-owned shops, Free State police say.

Israel: Call for integration of immigrants

2012-06-15 13:04

Recipients of Israel's highest civilian honour have called on the government to stop what they term "governmental incitement against foreign asylum seekers", says a report.

Africans' home torched in Jerusalem

2012-06-04 14:02
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Four African migrants have been taken to an Israeli hospital with burns and smoke inhalation after an arson attempt on the Jerusalem building in which they were living, say police.

Nando's ad tackles xenophobia

2012-06-01 13:55
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A bold new advertisement campaign from Nando's, that pokes fun at xenophobia, has gone viral and asks, 'You know what's wrong with South Africa?'.

Foreign shops looted in Heidelberg

2012-03-19 22:14

Disgruntled residents in the informal settlement of Ratanda near Heidelberg looted shops belonging to foreigners during a protest, police say.

Stricter by-laws for foreign business people

2012-03-10 12:08

Foreigners who own spaza shops and other businesses may soon be subject to by-laws that could be stricter than their South African counterparts.

100s held over Rustenburg violence

2012-02-19 15:43

Between 350 and 400 people have been arrested in connection with an illegal mineworkers' strike which turned violent in Rustenburg, police say.

Possible xenophobic attacks in Welkom

2012-02-05 17:22

Welkom police have not ruled out xenophobia as the reason for attacks on shops in Thabong after 34 people were arrested for being in possession of stolen goods.

Group warns of xenophobic attacks

2011-11-03 18:42

Small business owners from Ekurhuleni have warned of xenophobic violence if the Gauteng government does not act.

Alex notices promote violence - MEC

2011-10-21 21:08

Notices demanding that foreign nationals vacate RDP houses in Alexandra, Johannesburg, are promoting anarchy and violence, Gauteng Housing MEC Humphrey Mmemezi says.

Itireleng calm after foreigners driven out

2011-10-21 07:26

Gauteng police say the situation in Itireleng, west of Pretoria, is calm after foreigners were driven out of their homes and businesses by angry locals.

No violence in Alexandra, police say

2011-10-20 10:26

There has been no intimidation or violence reported in the past two days in the township of Alexandra in Johannesburg, police say.

Alexandra residents threaten uprising

2011-10-19 14:06
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Residents of Alexandra in Johannesburg have warned of an uprising over foreigners living in RDP houses, saying the government is not helping them.

MEC condemns attacks on foreigners

2011-10-17 21:29

Township residents should stop attacking foreign business people, Gauteng Economic Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu says.

Limpopo murder trial postponed

2011-10-10 21:32

The trial of a Limpopo ANC ward councillor and 18 other people in connection with the murder of a Zimbawean man, has been postponed for further investigation.

Xenophobia in SA embarrassing - premier

2011-09-14 07:29

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Zweli Mkhize has urged communities to respect each other, saying the practical challenges faced by all shouldn't be turned into a fight on the basis of ethnicity.

More protesters arrested in North West

2011-08-23 14:39

Four more people have been arrested for allegedly vandalising foreign-owned businesses in Bapong, North West police say.

Asylum seekers need respect - Motlanthe

2011-07-30 17:09

Foreign asylum seekers in South Africa need to be treated with respect and affection, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says.

ANC MP apologises for 'xenophobic' comment

2011-07-03 22:24
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ANC MP Maggie Maunye, who chairs the portfolio committee on home affairs, has apologised for comments she made which "may have been construed to be xenophobic", the ANC says.

 

Vavi: Capitalism the real enemy

2013-05-10 11:55
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Issues such as xenophobia, corruption, gender-based violence, and substance abuse are rooted in economic misery, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.

Calls to end xenophobic attacks

2013-03-15 14:41

South Africans need to make an effort to get to know and befriend foreigners in the country, former SA Council of Churches general secretary Brigalia Bam says.

SA does not trust foreigners - survey

2012-10-09 14:20
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Six in 10 South Africans do not trust foreign nationals and this has increased in the last three years, a survey by Afrobarometer and Idasa has revealed.

Xenophobic attacks - pattern changing

2012-07-24 22:35

Attacks against foreigners this year are part of a changing pattern connecting legitimate protests to xenophobic violence, an expert says.

Most in SA OK with foreign spaza shops

2012-07-13 14:21

Most South Africans believe foreigners should be allowed to run their spaza shops in the country, a new survey shows.

Foreigners evicted from Free State shops

2012-07-11 17:02

More than 500 foreign nationals have been displaced in xenophobic attacks in Botshabelo in the Free State, the SA Red Cross Society says.

DStv lifts ban of Nando's ad

2012-06-22 13:23

MultiChoice's DStv has lifted its self-imposed suspension of Nando's "Diversity" anti-xenophobia ad after On Digital Media's TopTV agreed to air the commercial.

Nandos lets SA public decide

2012-06-10 14:41
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Fast food franchise Nandos has had a print version of their banned television advertisement published in a local newspaper.

SABC refuses to show new Nando's ad

2012-06-04 08:31
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The SABC has refused to flight Nando's latest ad, which tackles xenophobia, because it apparently contravenes regulations.

Modimolle: Xenophobic attackers in court

2012-05-15 19:49

A total of 104 people accused of xenophobic attacks have appeared in the Modimolle Magistrate's Court, Limpopo police say.

Woman killed in Free State stampede

2012-03-13 07:26

A woman who was part of a large crowd looting shops owned by foreigners in Fouriesburg has died after losing her footing and being trampled, paramedics say.

Foreigners displaced by mine strike

2012-02-20 07:24

Nearly 100 foreign business owners have been displaced after their shops were looted and vandalised during a strike at the Impala mine in Phokeng, North West police say.

Premier condemns xenophobic attacks

2012-02-08 19:23

Free State Premier Ace Magashule has condemned recent xenophobic violence in the Welkom, saying "criminal elements" had taken advantage of protests over jobs.

Foreigners attacked in Doornkuil

2012-02-01 12:46

Eight foreigners have been injured, five of them critically, in an attack on their shack in Doornkuil, according to Johannesburg emergency services.

March against foreigners in Joburg

2011-11-03 12:35

Business owners in several townships across Gauteng are planning a march to the premier's office to protest against foreigners taking away their business.

Housing MEC meets Alex residents

2011-10-21 17:39

A closed meeting between Alexandra township residents and Gauteng local government and housing MEC Humphrey Mmemezi is under way in Johannesburg.

Anti-foreigner group takes legal route

2011-10-20 20:54

The group behind notices against foreign nationals in Alexandra township north of Johannesburg has opted for the legal route to achieve its objectives.

RDP houses to 'bona fide' citizens

2011-10-20 09:00

The RDP houses in the township of Alexandra in Johannesburg have been allocated to "bona fide" South Africans, the Gauteng housing department says.

Foreigners warned to leave Alex

2011-10-18 14:13
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Residents of Alexandra, Johannesburg, have reportedly put up posters warning foreigners to vacate RDP houses, police say.

Atteridgeville calm after anti-Somali protest

2011-10-15 12:58

The situation is calm in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria, after a violent protest by residents against Somalian business owners, Gauteng police say.

UNHCR: Multiculturalism inevitable

2011-10-03 19:04

UN refugee agency chief Antonio Guterres has called on states not to succumb to xenophobic pressure and turn refugees away.

Lonmin's locals-only deal condemned

2011-08-29 17:54

The National Union of Mineworkers says Lonmin's pledge to employ only locals at its Marikana mine promotes xenophobia.

19 in court for killing Zimbabwean

2011-08-17 16:02

Nineteen people, including an ANC councillor, have appeared in the Seshego Magistrate's Court for allegedly stoning a Zimbabwean national to death, Limpopo police say.

Collective violence last resort - study

2011-07-19 19:17

Collective violence in communities is often the last resort for citizens trying to bring attention to their grievances, according to a joint research report.

Limpopo stoning death - 8 appear

2011-07-01 20:05

Eight people, including four minors, have appeared in the Seshego Magistrate's Court, for allegedly stoning a Zimbabwean national to death in Limpopo, police say.

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