Ramaphosa: No excuse for acts of violence and destruction
President
Cyril Ramaphosa has denounced the widespread violence that gutted several
businesses across Gauteng and other provinces in recent weeks.
Ramaphosa
addressed the nation on the recent spate of attacks against migrants.
In his address, the head of state called for calm among the African countries.
"Over the past few days our country has been deeply traumatised and
troubled by acts of violence and criminality directed against foreign nationals
and our own citizens."
Ramaphosa also revealed that a total of 10 people had been killed during the
unrest, two of which are migrants.
He added that 423 had been arrested for the violence and looting.
Diplomatic tensions have risen between South Africa and several other African
countries as a result.
"No amount of anger and frustration and grievance can justify such acts of
wanton destruction and criminality. There can be no excuse for the attacks on
the homes and businesses of foreign nationals."
"Equally there is no justification for the looting and destruction of
businesses that are owned by South Africans."
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