The march against foreign nationals and immigrants planned for Friday, February 24, should not be allowed by the authorities. This march, like the ones we have seen in Rosettenville and in Pretoria West, can only end in the spread of xenophobic attitudes and attacks in the country. Other xenophobes in other parts of the country will see the march as a licence to openly speak their message of hatred against immigrants and even to take violent action against them. As the United Front, the African Diaspora Forum (ADF), the New Trade Union Federation (NTUF) and affiliated and associated organisations and individuals, we are very concerned to learn that the state has sanctioned, endorsed and is even ready to supervise a march whose platform is openly xenophobic. It is the duty of the state to protect people and their belongings. To allow this march would be a dereliction of duty by the president, the premier of Gauteng, the mayor of Tshwane and other state and government offices and offi...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.