Zimbabwe Firmly Rejects Calls to Expel South Africans Amid Xenophobic Violence in SA!
Harare, Zimbabwe – In a bold stand for African unity and against retaliation, the Zimbabwean government has categorically rejected growing calls to expel South African nationals living and working in the country.
This comes as tensions escalate following waves of anti-migrant protests, violence, and intimidation targeting foreigners — including Zimbabweans — in South Africa.
Key Highlights:
Zimbabwean authorities have made it clear: No mass expulsions of South Africans will occur. The government is prioritizing dialogue, regional stability, and pan-African solidarity over revenge amid the chaos south of the border.
This decision arrives as thousands of Zimbabweans have already repatriated from South Africa due to fears of xenophobic attacks linked to the unofficial June 30 deadline pushed by anti-immigrant groups.
Sources close to the matter emphasize Zimbabwe’s commitment to protecting all residents while urging South Africa to address root causes like unemployment and service delivery failures without scapegoating fellow Africans.
“Africa must not eat its own. Retaliation only weakens our collective strength,” a senior official is understood to have stated in internal briefings.
