This archive report was first published on 5 September 2019.
On September 5, 2019, fresh xenophobic attacks broke out in South Africa, leaving many Kenyans affected.
The Kenya Diaspora in South Africa (Kedasa) association is working with the High Commission in Pretoria to formally petition South African authorities to compensate Kenyans who lost property during the violence.
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma confirmed that two Kenyans were among immigrants who incurred losses to the violence that started in Gauteng Province.
"We welcome the strong condemnation of these attacks by the government of South Africa and hope that the ethos and values of pan-Africanism will prevail over narrow nationalisms," she said.
According to Kedasa, the victims had their business establishments looted and burnt down by rioters in the Malvern area of Johannesburg.
"One of our members lost his entire source of income, a stock of clothes worth about 200,000 rands (Sh1.4 million)," said Kedasa chairman Godfrey Kamatu.
The association is seeking compensation for its members and is working with the High Commission to speak with the authorities on how to compensate for the losses.
Locals allegedly accuse foreigners of "taking their jobs," which has led to the violence.
