South African retail business, Shoprite in Nigeria has condemned the activities of xenophobic attacks targeted at foreign nationals living in South Africa in the past few days.
The people identified as mobs in South Africa, had launched attacks on foreigners, including Nigerians, and burnt their places of business in suburbs of Johannesburg and other cities on Sunday, September 1, 2019, through Tuesday, September 3.
The attacks have angered many Nigerians who have called for a boycott of South African businesses, like Shoprite, and MTN operating in Nigeria.
In a statement by Shoprite Nigeria, the retail store said it’s dearly concerned by acts of violence against foreigners that has sparked up in South Africa and the fight back that is now being levelled against South Africans living in Nigeria.
“As a company with deep African roots who employs thousands of African nationals and most importantly works to bring low prices to 14 countries outside of South Africa, we would like to see an end to xenophobia across the continent.”
“Shoprite appeals to the general public of South Africa and Nigeria to protect the human dignity and safety of all people living in both countries,”
Shoprite further said it remains committed to working with relevant groups to ensure proper action is taken against those involved in violent crimes and intimidation against foreign nationals.
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