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Eyewitness News
3 days ago
- Eyewitness News
No arrests after xenophobic attacks in Addo
There have not yet been any arrests after xenophobic attacks in Valencia, Addo, forced hundreds of immigrant families to evacuate on Sunday. The 'revenge attacks' by a group of men were triggered by the murder of a South African man on the weekend, allegedly by an immigrant. The mob went from house to house on Sunday, kicking immigrant families out of their homes. At least 30 Zimbabweans were injured during the attacks and 17 are still in hospital, according to the Embassy of Zimbabwe. Four men have died, says the South African Police Service (SAPS). The SAPS Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is investigating, said police spokesperson Majola Nkohli on Thursday. 'The situation in Addo is still tense. Police are continuing to maintain high visibility patrols in the area,' said Nkohli. Some families have been staying at the Addo police station, too afraid to return to their homes. Hundreds of others have been evacuated to a church hall in Gqeberha. The church has requested not to be named for safety concerns. Dennis Makolo arrived there on Thursday morning after being discharged from hospital. But he was still disoriented when we spoke to him and could not remember the hospital he was in or how he ended up at the church hall. He said he was beaten by a 'violent mob' and now wants to find work outside of Addo. 'I have bad memories of the area.' Anyway Hlungwani, who was beaten up with crowbars, is still in immense pain. His face is still swollen, his head wound stitched up, and he has sores all over his body. 'The truth is that I don't want to hear anything about Valencia. I was beaten for nothing … Had it not been for my wife, who bravely intervened, I could be dead by now,' he said. Hlungwani's wife, Everjoy Chipangura, said that if they had enough money, they would have boarded the next bus to Zimbabwe. 'I don't want my child to grow up in a hostile environment. We have to start a new life again, but elsewhere,' she said. But others staying in the hall said they cannot return to Zimbabwe and want to go back home to Valencia. 'This is the first such incident in the area,' said one man. 'I have worked on several farms in the Sundays River Valley area for nearly 20 years, but I haven't experienced this type of threat.' 'The reason why we are all here is the economic turmoil of Zimbabwe. There are no jobs. I will go back to Valencia once the police tell us that the situation has improved.' Chairman of the Zimbabwe Migrants Support Network, Chris Mapingure, said that donations of food, clothing and toiletries are urgently needed. 'We're glad to have received amazing support from individuals, Gift of the Givers, businesses and government departments.' This article first appeared on GroundUp. Read the original article here.
The South African
6 days ago
- The South African
Three foreign nationals killed in South Africa 'revenge attacks'
South African police deployed reinforcements on Monday to a farming area where community members killed three foreign nationals in random revenge attacks after the murder of a local man in a bar fight. Specialised units were sent to the Valencia citrus-growing area in the Eastern Cape after the spate of attacks on Sunday and Monday, provincial police said in a statement. 'It is believed that these unlawful acts of revenge attacks began with an incident in which a local resident was allegedly murdered following a fight between a group of local residents and foreign nationals outside a tavern on Saturday,' it said. Afterwards community members 'took to the streets and reportedly attacked foreign nationals,' it said, adding the attacks were carried out 'randomly'. Besides the death of the young South African, 'The incident has claimed three lives, and left at least 10 people injured,' the statement said. Police would not give the nationalities of the foreign nationals killed in the violence but several local media reported they were Zimbabweans. 'We can't assume that they are coming from a certain country,' police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli told AFP. Reportedly thousands of foreigners were in the area, near Addo about 50km north of Gqeberha, for the citrus-picking season. More than 100 had taken shelter in a local police station, it said. Southern Africa's strongest economy draws thousands of foreign nationals seeking work who are regularly targeted with xenophobic harassment, discrimination and even violence. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news. By Garrin Lambley © Agence France-Presse
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Three foreign nationals killed in revenge attacks in South Africa's Eastern Cape
South African police deployed reinforcements on Monday to the Valencia citrus-farming region in Eastern Cape province following deadly revenge attacks in which three foreign nationals were killed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The violence erupted after a local man was allegedly murdered during a bar fight involving both locals and foreign nationals on Saturday night. According to a police statement quoted by AFP, the violence began when members of the community 'took to the streets and reportedly attacked foreign nationals' in what authorities described as 'random' acts of retaliation. In addition to the South African man who was killed in the initial incident, three foreign nationals died and at least ten others were injured in the subsequent attacks. Police have not confirmed the nationalities of the victims, though local media reported that many were Zimbabwean. 'We can't assume they are from a specific country,' said police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli. The violence occurred near the town of Addo, around 50 kilometres north of Gqeberha, where thousands of seasonal migrant workers, many of them foreign nationals, are employed during the citrus harvest. Reports indicate that over 100 people have taken refuge at a local police station. South Africa, the most industrialised economy in the region, continues to attract large numbers of migrants seeking work, who often face xenophobic violence, discrimination, and harassment.
The Citizen
7 days ago
- The Citizen
3 dead in EC revenge attacks amid tensions between locals and foreign nationals
Violence between local residents and foreign nationals in Addo left three dead and 10 injured. An Eastern Cape municipality and the police have called for calm in Addo after violent revenge attacks between local residents and foreign nationals claimed three lives. A violent altercation allegedly broke out between local residents from the Valencia area in Addo and foreign nationals on Sunday night and on Monday. The alleged revenge attacks claimed the lives of three people and left about 10 injured. Revenge attack claims 3 lives, 10 injured According to the Eastern Cape South African Police Service (Saps), community members took to the streets and reportedly attacked foreign nationals in the area. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said the attack started after an alleged fight resulted in the death of a South African man on Sunday night. ALSO READ: Johannesburg Water condemns attacks on staff and vandalism of infrastructure 'It is believed that these unlawful acts of revenge attacks began with an incident in which a local resident was allegedly murdered following a fight between a group of local residents and foreign nationals outside a tavern on Saturday, 24 May 2025,' Nkohli said in a statement on Monday. Reports indicate that other community members mobilised and then randomly attacked local foreigners. The police said the situation was under control on Monday. More police deployed The acting provincial police commissioner of the Eastern Cape, Major General Thandiswa Kupiso, has deployed additional members from various specialised units. Nkohli said the members are maintaining a heavy police presence in the area. Police are investigating a murder (four counts) case and an attempted murder case (ten counts). ALSO READ: Brazen and brutal: Elderly couple in shock Plett street attack [VIDEO] The arrests are imminent. 'Kupiso is appealing for calm and further urged community leaders to assist with the engagement,' Nkohli said. Meanwhile, the Sundays River Valley Municipality urged residents to avoid taking the law into their own hands and let the authorities handle matters of violence and crime. Municipality calls for calm 'Sundays River Valley Municipality is calling for calm amid violent actions in Addo,' the municipality said in a statement. The Saps and municipality called a community meeting for Monday evening at 5 p.m. at Valencia Community Hall to engage the community members, resolve their concerns, and ultimately restore peace in the area. NOW READ: Attack on Amapanyaza won't be tolerated, says committee [VIDEO]
The Herald
7 days ago
- The Herald
Police deployed to quell deadly Addo clash
Additional enforcements have been deployed to Addo after three people were killed and at least 10 injured in what the police have described as revenge attacks. Acting provincial commissioner Major-General Thandiswa Kupiso deployed more members from specialised units after the clashes between locals and foreigners on Sunday and Monday. According to reports, residents from Valencia in Addo took to the streets and attacked foreigners in the area. It is believed these attacks were in response to the murder of a local outside a tavern on Saturday. 'It is reported that community members then mobilised and randomly attacked foreigners,' police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said. 'The situation is now under control. 'The police have deployed members from various specialised units and are maintaining a heavy presence in the area.' Nkohli said four counts of murder and 10 of attempted murder were under investigation. He said arrests were imminent. Kupiso appealed for calm and urged community leaders to assist with calming the situation. The Herald
