SA ‘not hunting’ Namibians

Namibians are not targets of an anti-immigrant movement in South Africa, despite xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals reported in the neighbouring country.

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, the founder of the March and March organisation in South Africa which focuses on illegal immigration, says Namibians in South Africa are “law-abiding citizens”.

Speaking to The Namibian yesterday, Ngobese-Zuma said her organisation has “no issues” with Namibians, adding that the most problematic nationals are Nigerians, who often enter South Africa without legal documentation.

“We are not attacking anyone as it is being portrayed in the media. Nor do we have any issues with Namibians.

However, the most problematic ones are Nigerians, who come here and hijack buildings, start selling drugs, and prostitution.

“These people do not have documents and bribe their way into the country,” she said.

Ngobese-Zuma’s comments come as a Namibian bus from Mbishi Transport was hijacked in Johannesburg last Tuesday and is yet to be found.