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Zimbabwean Man Reportedly Killed in South Africa Attack
A Zimbabwean national identified only as Mukotami was allegedly killed during an attack near an apostolic shrine in Mpumalanga province. The incident occurred after a June 30 deadline for foreigners to leave South Africa. An audio recording of a survivor has circulated on social media.
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A Zimbabwean national identified only as Mukotami was allegedly killed during an attack near an apostolic shrine in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. The incident occurred after a June 30 deadline for foreigners to leave the country. An audio recording of a survivor has circulated on social media.
The recording describes two men attacked while praying near a bridge. The survivor stated that assailants threw stones, axes, and knives, forcing the pair into a river. Mukotami reportedly died from injuries sustained in the attack.
Background The Zimbabwean Embassy in Pretoria said it was coordinating with South African authorities to ensure voluntary repatriation and to monitor reports of xenophobic incidents. Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and other SADC governments have activated consular and repatriation programmes to assist nationals following growing anti-migrant sentiments.
Rights groups have warned that economic pressure is fuelling hostility towards migrants, particularly in peri-urban and rural areas where competition for jobs and resources is high. Community leaders and migrant advocacy groups are reportedly calling for urgent protection and an independent investigation into the Mpumalanga incident.
