Zambian xenophobic victims in South Africa swell to 149

By Xinhua,

Lusaka : The number of Zambians who are homeless in South Africa following the xenophobic attacks in that country has risen to 149 from about 109 recorded on Friday last week, Home Affairs Minister Ronnie Shikapwasha said Monday.


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He said the government is making arrangements through the Zambian High Commission in South Africa to facilitate the return of about 30 Zambians who have expressed interest in coming back.

Shikapwasha said in Central Province that the xenophobic attacks in South Africa have continued to be a source of worry.

The minister said society continues to grapple with banditry, rape, defilement, and xenophobic attacks whose answers lie in love and unity among humankind.

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