A number of violent riots have cropped up in Zimbabwe since Emmerson Mnangagwa was elected into office more than a year ago.
On each occasion, lives have been lost and chaos has plagued the country. However, Zim’s president seems to think that South Africa could take a leaf out of his book on the current xenophobia crisis.
Try the opposite of tenderness, says Zimbabwe president ...: Mnangagwa, during an address to Zimbabweans currently living in Mzansi, implored the authorities to get physical with the dissident protesters.
Try the opposite of tenderness, says Zimbabwe president ...: Mnangagwa, during an address to Zimbabweans currently living in Mzansi, implored the authorities to get physical with the dissident protesters.
South Africa has seen a range of demonstrations this week, focusing on issues such as femicide and xenophobia in communities where work opportunities are limited.
However, the latter has turned very ugly in the past few days. Foreign-owned businesses have been looted, and five people were killed in the violence. Nigerians, Zambians and other African nationals have registered their disgust with South Africa, and the political fallout has been nothing short of intense.
However, the latter has turned very ugly in the past few days. Foreign-owned businesses have been looted, and five people were killed in the violence. Nigerians, Zambians and other African nationals have registered their disgust with South Africa, and the political fallout has been nothing short of intense.