South African Human Rights Commission condemns violence against foreign nationals

The SA Human Rights Commission has condemned alleged attacks on foreign nationals in KwaZulu-Natal.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has condemned alleged recent violent attacks targeting foreign nationals, warning that such incidents threaten South Africa’s constitutional values and social cohesion.

In a statement, the commission said it was “deeply alarmed” by reports and circulating footage of violence in parts of the country, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal.

“The incidents threaten South Africa’s constitutional values of ubuntu, dignity, equality, and the rule of law, as well as social cohesion,” the commission said.

The SAHRC stressed that while communities have the right to protest and raise grievances, actions must remain peaceful and lawful.