Mbalula dismisses reports of possible xenophobic attacks
By Ofentse Mokae
19 June 2010
Former ANC Youth League President now Police Deputy Minister Fikile Mbalula, has brushed off claims suggesting that South Africa could suffer a recovery of xenophobic attacks after the World Cup.
The ANC NEC member says in a statement that South Africa is not a "banana republic" and residents will not be allowed to get away with attacks on foreigners.
He says the reports have no foundation and only serve to influence the vulnerable in society to commit crime.
Mbalula stresses that the ministry has confidence in both the police and the people.
19 June 2010
Former ANC Youth League President now Police Deputy Minister Fikile Mbalula, has brushed off claims suggesting that South Africa could suffer a recovery of xenophobic attacks after the World Cup.
The ANC NEC member says in a statement that South Africa is not a "banana republic" and residents will not be allowed to get away with attacks on foreigners.
He says the reports have no foundation and only serve to influence the vulnerable in society to commit crime.
Mbalula stresses that the ministry has confidence in both the police and the people.
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