This comes as anti-illegal immigration marches have surged across the country in recent weeks, leaving at least three deaths of Mozambique nationals in Mossel Bay and some immigrants fearing for their lives and seeking shelter in major cities.
South Africa's leading business organisations have called for calm, stronger government leadership and adherence to the rule of law as tensions surrounding migration and immigration continue to fuel public debate both locally and across the African continent.
This comes as anti-illegal immigration marches have surged across the country in recent weeks, leaving at least three deaths of Mozambique nationals in Mossel Bay and some immigrants fearing for their lives and seeking shelter in major cities.
The governments of Ghana and Mozambique have already opted to repatriate their citizens from South Africa while other governments have reported the South Africa to the African Union for discussion over xenophobic sentiments.
In a joint statement issued on Friday, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) warned that violence and hostility towards foreign nationals threaten not only social cohesion but also South Africa's economic interests and regional standing.
