by Executive Mayor, Cllr Herman Mashaba*Protests against foreign nationals are not a cure for joblessness and crime*I am deeply concerned to hear reports of xenophobic attacks and planned protests which aim to target foreign nationals residing within...
Universiry Visit
On Friday 17th February 2017, the African Diaspora Forum (ADF) hosted 20 students from the University of Science Po, France. They learned and shared their experiences about migrants and migration.
Appreciation Letter to the Minister of Home Affairs
The African Diaspora Forum (ADF) would like to thank you, for taking the lead in calming the volatile situation in our different communities after a very violent and turbulent weekend in Rosettenville. Your proactive action is praiseworthy and demonstrates...
Xenophobic Attacks Underway in Pretoria
The Rosetenville unrest is replicating in Pretoria West. Those who are living in the area are advised to be careful. Cars and houses are set alight by angry residents claiming to get rid of drugs and prostitution. No-one has been arrested after two houses...
Johannesburg’s Xenophobic Mayor
Herman Mashaba sets Rosetenville on fire. Inciting violence to make himself known. 15 houses belonging to migrants were set on fire yesterday 11th February. The Mayor forgot his own law enforcement agents. Why he doesn't report criminals to the south...
Stop Xenophobia Today
You will remember the Somali shopkeeper who sold you a loaf of bread and milk at an affordable price, and with a smile on his face.You will dearly miss the Mozambican woman who used to chat to you while doing your hair.You will also remember the Zimbabwean...
The Mayors Response
I apologise that I could not be there to receive your memorandum myself, I was out of the country at the time. I am equally apologetic that it has taken some time for me to formally respond to your memorandum.I must confess to hold reservations pertaining...
Open Letter: Repeat of 2008 Xenophobic Violence Impending
Appeal to government and political leaders to publicly condemn, take active steps and provide protection for foreign nationals in the light of xenophobic utterances by the mayor of Johannesburg and the planned xenophobic march in Pretoria by the Mamelodi...