Three Somali nationals killed South Africa xenophobia attacks

At least three people described as Somali nationals have been killed in a wave of xenophobic violence in the South African  of East Cape region as locals continue to raid business premises owned by foreigners.

The three victims  were killed in  two  separate attacks in East Cape region after local armed with pistols and machetes attacked their businesses.

Two were killed in their business centre while third murdered in his car.

South Africans often accuse foreigners of taking their jobs, a reason they often use to justify attacks on foreigners in South Africa.

South Africa’s government has been inactive towards the xenophobia attacks until last year that troops dispersed and arrested hundreds of youths who were trying to attack foreigners-owned businesses.

Dozens of Somalis have been killed in South Africa for the past few years. Many of them have had their businesses robbed and seriously wounded.

The Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini was accused of hate speech following remarks he made against foreigners that they “must pack up and leave the country”, which had led to attacks on foreigners in South Africa in July.