#SayNoToXenophobia
| #SayNoToXenophobia |
Xenophobia is
defined as fear of foreigners or strangers. In April 2015, South Africans were
fueled to attack foreigners when Zulu king, Goodwill Zwelithini, said Foreigners should go back to their countries
The violence
resulted on the birth of #SayNoToXenophobia to create awareness through social
media to cover mass audience. The hashtag attracted more people to interact and
share their opinions and thoughts about the situation. Most of these comments
were negative and against xenophobic attacks, especially from neighboring
countries, seeing that their brothers and sisters are being brutally killed.
The South African
government was forced to implement barriers to limit the attacks from
prolonging. South African President, Jacob Zuma, urged his compatriots to remain
calm during the dark times and not use social media to enflame the spread of
xenophobic attacks. Ministerial task team comprising of ministers from the
Justice Pease Crime Prevention and Security Cluster assisted by the ministers
of small business Development, Trade and Industry, as well as Social
Development were established. Zuma cancelled a scheduled trip to Indonesia and
visited a refugee camp in Durban to discuss how society groups can work with
the government to promote good relationship between citizens. Police were
assembled to protect both South African and non South African citizens and to
arrest looters and those committing act of violence. More than 307 people have
been arrested for related acts during the attacks and will face prosecution. Goodwill
Zwelithini was scheduled to address the attacks on foreign nationals and the
address is in support to the government efforts.
The attacks prompted South African artist to unite and form South African All Stars call an end on to xenophobia through music. South African Football
Association (SAFA) proposed friendly games.
I strongly condemn xenophobia. People come to
South Africa for better opportunities. Killing foreigners might be cutting off
the only bread winner who took the risk to come to South Africa to alleviate
hunger of a huge family.
See more xenophobic attack pictures: https://www.google.co.za/search?q=%23SayNoToXenophobia&rlz=1C9BKJA_enZA630ZA630&hl=en-US&biw=768&bih=909&prmd=imvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjg8Z2Yr97LAhWDrxoKHeD5DHEQ_AUIBSgB#hl=en-US&tbm=isch&q=xenophobic+attacks
See more xenophobic attack pictures: https://www.google.co.za/search?q=%23SayNoToXenophobia&rlz=1C9BKJA_enZA630ZA630&hl=en-US&biw=768&bih=909&prmd=imvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjg8Z2Yr97LAhWDrxoKHeD5DHEQ_AUIBSgB#hl=en-US&tbm=isch&q=xenophobic+attacks
I feel so sad when i think about the way people of S.A chased our fellow African brothers and sisters...lets unite and be one....Xenophobic attack must Fall
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate how the media/technology advanced or changed our lives, this campaign got a lot of support because it spread quickly and fast. I can say for now it succeeded
ReplyDeleteMy brother people are scared of changed. To them, what is different is dangerous. And this creates less diversity to such people. With whites on the other side, what's different is curious, that is what there's unity.
ReplyDeleteMy question to everyone is, how can you say you love your "boss" whereas you fail to accept your brother or sister? However, I'm not condoning xenophobia.
That is a very rich and educational comment. Your rhetorical question is an emphasis that xenophobic behavior is unexpectable and an embarrassment to all black people
Delete#SayNoToXenophobia was a very good movement and I supported it. South Africa is a Rainbow Nation meaning that it is a peaceful country that values diversity and welcomes everyone but after the two xenophobic attacks it does not seem like it is practicing what it is preaching.
ReplyDeleteI really find it hard to understand how one can attack an innocent person for the sake of their nationality. Its pure stupidity to attack our home brothers who are here to make an honest living. Xenophobia must stop!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand why people are so heartless,I mean why hurt another human being when you have experienced the pain of apartheid?? What happened in 1976 should be a great reminder to fellow South Africans that all lives are important irrespective of race and ethnicity, we all feel the same pain.#SayNoToXenophobia because it was not nice when South Africans suffered during apartheid so treat others the way you expect to be treated.
ReplyDeletewell said brother, Africa you are the Rhythm of the world #SayNoToXenophobia
ReplyDelete#SayNoTo any kind of oppression!
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