This archive report was first published on 3 September 2019.
Published on September 3, 2019, reports of fresh violence broke out in the Jeppe town area of Johannesburg, South Africa, on September 1.
Using the hashtag #SayNoToXenophobia, Africans, including celebrities, have condemned the attacks on foreign-owned businesses and properties.
Nigerian musician Wizkid tweeted, "Disheartening to watch these videos from my home! You’re fighting the wrong war, fighting the wrong people. How do we walk around hating each other? Africa is one! We’re all the same people! Pls, don’t lose yourself! #SayNoToXenophobia One Love."
At least 50 cars were damaged or set alight, and several foreign and local-owned shops were looted or damaged.
Police arrested 41 people following the incidents and fired rubber bullets at looters in the Johannesburg suburb of Turffontein.
Despite the condemnation, some South Africans expressed frustration with the activities of foreigners in their country.
Former P-Square member Peter Okoye tweeted, "My dear South Africans, Karma never loses address! Karma has no deadline! Karma is a b but I love her! Revenge will never solve anything but trust me, Karma will. It’s Karma season. Dear Karma I have a list of people you missed. #SayNoToXenophobia."
