S. African Govt should be held responsible for Xenophobic attacks - NLC

This is contained in statement signed by Dr Ayuba Wabba, President of the NLC.

According to the statement, it does not matter who incites the violence because the attacks lack any sane justifications.

Wabba said in the statement, “It is even more absurd that the attacks are directed against Africans from countries that played active roles in the struggle against apartheid.

“That the immigrants left their countries to do legitimate businesses or engage in legitimate employment in South Africa is certainly not their faults.

“They should be seen as partners in the developmental strides of the country.

“The challenge of unemployment of South African citizens is not originated by the presence of the immigrants.”

It said South African government should develop policies that could generate employment for its citizens as quickly as possible to promote peace and economic growth.

The statement urged the government of South Africa to move faster than ever before with steps that would immediately restore peace and harmony as the situation could generate negative international reactions.

According to the statement, there are South African businesses in other countries, especially the originating countries of the immigrants.