#Xenophobia: South Africa Arrests 90 Suspects

In a statement by the South African Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), the government denounced the widespread violence and crime as a way of addressing grievances.

It said: “Government calls for calm and restraint in certain parts of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, as community members raise their concerns and grievances about various issues affecting them.

“No amount of grievance or unhappiness can justify the looting of shops, destruction of properties and illegal blocking of roads. Such acts constitute a criminal offence and the law enforcement agencies must respond without any fear or favour

“We are a democratic state that promotes robust dialogue and engagement with the dissatisfied communities.

“As government, we will not allow anarchy and violence to be the order of the day.

“We commend the quick response of the South African Police Services (SAPS) which has resulted in the arrest of a number of individuals.

“With regard to the attacks on trucks, 20 individuals have been arrested in KwaZulu-Natal after responding to incidents along major routes and known hotspots in the province.

“These arrests relate to public violence and obstruction of traffic, possession of unlicensed firearms, attempted murder and malicious damage to property.

“In Gauteng following the violence and looting of shops in Ekurhuleni, Tshwane and the Johannesburg CBD, 70 arrests have been made in connection with public violence, malicious damage to property and theft.

“The police will continue their work to restore order in the affected areas and government urges all the law-abiding citizens to continue to work with the police and isolate the criminals.

“Let us remain vigilant against fake news that are being peddled through the social media platforms to fuel tensions within the respective communities.

“Anyone found to be spreading the fake stories on social media will be dealt with accordingly.

“We cannot allow those who want to portray our country in a bad light to succeed.

“Government urges all members of the community to work together with the law enforcement agencies.

“Community members can report any criminal activities they have witnessed to the police using the 10111 emergency number.”

Burna Boy Threatens To Beat AKA Over Comments Made In Wake Of Xhenophobic Attacks

The African giant Burna Boy has expressed intense rage to South African Musician AKA over comments he made amid the xenophobia attacks.

He had as threatened to beat him up mercilessly because upon subjection to AKA’s comment to severe scrutiny, the artiste seem to be enjoying the attack on Nigerians.

Burna resorted to Twitter to register his discountenance regarding the comments AKA made.

He however cautioned him to tighten up his security whenever they come into contact physically with each other as he(Burna) wouldn’t spare but beat and batter him to his early grave.

He however, sent another warning to his colleague musician MI Abanga, saying ‘And @MI_Abaga it’s fuck @akaworldwide from now on. And if you down with him, it’s fuck you too. I respect you too much, please don’t throw my respect out the window cuz I swear you will fly out with it’

And lastly advised all Nigerians to protect and be in defense anytime they’re faced with any violent attack.