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Meet The South African King Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by Betterment: 8:50pm On Apr 18, 2015
Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi’s utterances on March 23rd launched the Zenophobic attacks in South Africa and he had refused to apologize, even after finding out that his people have maimed, killed and destroyed businesses belonging to black foreigners. He’s still insisting that foreigners should go back to their countries but tried to save face by saying attacking the foreigners is not how to chase them away. He wants the government to do it legally.

During a speech last month, Zwelithini called for the deportation of foreign nationals living in the country, saying it was unacceptable locals were being made to compete with people from other countries for the few economic opportunities they had available. King Zwelithi said “foreigners must pack their bags and go home”.

His three major complaints and why he wanted foreigners to go were; 1. SA traders in the townships said they could not compete with the prices that foreign-owned businesses were selling their products. 2; foreigners involved in crime. 3. Lack of respect shown by foreigners to locals.

Addressing Pongolo community members during a moral regeneration event, Zwelithini accused government of failing to protect locals from the “influx of foreign nationals”. He said;

“Most government leaders do not want to speak out on this matter because they are scared of losing votes. As the king of the Zulu nation, I cannot tolerate a situation where we are being led by leaders with no views whatsoever.

“We are requesting those who come from outside to please go back to their countries. The fact that there were countries that played a role in the country’s struggle for liberation should not be used as an excuse to create a situation where foreigners are allowed to inconvenience locals. I know you were in their countries during the struggle for liberation. But the fact of the matter is you did not set up businesses in their countries.”


His comments were widely condemned with the SA DA describing it “highly irresponsible’ ‘Particularly given the recent spate of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, he should do the right thing – retract and apologise,”

He didn’t and his spokesman went on record to say the King had nothing to apologize for, that he meant every word he said.

“I think the people who’re complaining are misinterpreting his speech. He didn’t say foreigners must be attacked or harassed. The king was talking about foreigners who are here illegally. Some are involved in serious crimes like drug and human trafficking. We don’t need such people in our country so the king is right.” His spokesman said

After the killing spread across different cities, the king has relented a little and is planning to speak to his people this Monday in an effort to quell the attacks. He’s expected to address the public directly and clarify his statement and ask his people to stop the violence which his words started…


Source: http://www.hotgistng.com/2015/04/meet-the-south-african-king-whose-remarks-launched-the-xenophobic-attacks/

Re: Meet The South African King Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by dhorlipizzu(m): 8:51pm On Apr 18, 2015
Why always me? FTC




Meanwhile that king must be madt!!!
Re: Meet The South African King Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by CountDracula(m): 8:54pm On Apr 18, 2015
Basttard king

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Re: Meet The South African King Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by Basildvalour(m): 8:59pm On Apr 18, 2015
Looking cluelessly retarded
Re: Meet The South African King Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by cy4cent(f): 7:05am On Apr 19, 2015
if everyone that 'came from outside' according to you leave your useless country, I wonder how your stupid S.A will be , slow poke!!!

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Re: Meet The South African King Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by PPAngel(f): 7:11am On Apr 19, 2015
CountDracula:
Basttard king
Basildvalour:
Looking cluelessly retarded
cy4cent:
if everyone that 'came from outside' according to you leave your useless country, I wonder how your stupid S.A will be , slow poke!!!

No difference between this dude and the Oba of Lagos.

Re: Meet The South African King Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by gen2briz(m): 8:52am On Apr 19, 2015
Why are African Kings running mad this days.
Re: Meet The South African King Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by ogawisdom(m): 10:56am On Apr 19, 2015
This SA king is a clown n shld b burnt alive
Re: Meet The South African King Whose Remarks Launched The Xenophobic Attacks by mickyeddi(m): 12:21pm On Apr 20, 2015
Betterment:
Zulu King Godwill Zwelithi’s utterances on March 23rd launched the Zenophobic attacks in South Africa and he had refused to apologize, even after finding out that his people have maimed, killed and destroyed businesses belonging to black foreigners. He’s still insisting that foreigners should go back to their countries but tried to save face by saying attacking the foreigners is not how to chase them away. He wants the government to do it legally.

During a speech last month, Zwelithini called for the deportation of foreign nationals living in the country, saying it was unacceptable locals were being made to compete with people from other countries for the few economic opportunities they had available. King Zwelithi said “foreigners must pack their bags and go home”.

His three major complaints and why he wanted foreigners to go were; 1. SA traders in the townships said they could not compete with the prices that foreign-owned businesses were selling their products. 2; foreigners involved in crime. 3. Lack of respect shown by foreigners to locals.

Addressing Pongolo community members during a moral regeneration event, Zwelithini accused government of failing to protect locals from the “influx of foreign nationals”. He said;

“Most government leaders do not want to speak out on this matter because they are scared of losing votes. As the king of the Zulu nation, I cannot tolerate a situation where we are being led by leaders with no views whatsoever.

“We are requesting those who come from outside to please go back to their countries. The fact that there were countries that played a role in the country’s struggle for liberation should not be used as an excuse to create a situation where foreigners are allowed to inconvenience locals. I know you were in their countries during the struggle for liberation. But the fact of the matter is you did not set up businesses in their countries.”


His comments were widely condemned with the SA DA describing it “highly irresponsible’ ‘Particularly given the recent spate of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, he should do the right thing – retract and apologise,”

He didn’t and his spokesman went on record to say the King had nothing to apologize for, that he meant every word he said.

“I think the people who’re complaining are misinterpreting his speech. He didn’t say foreigners must be attacked or harassed. The king was talking about foreigners who are here illegally. Some are involved in serious crimes like drug and human trafficking. We don’t need such people in our country so the king is right.” His spokesman said

After the killing spread across different cities, the king has relented a little and is planning to speak to his people this Monday in an effort to quell the attacks. He’s expected to address the public directly and clarify his statement and ask his people to stop the violence which his words started…


Source: http://www.hotgistng.com/2015/04/meet-the-south-african-king-whose-remarks-launched-the-xenophobic-attacks/

Just look at the ugly 4cktard. Boda was right about what he said about your 4cking lots, bunch of lazy HIV ridden animals. Take the whites out of SA and your country is just another Zimbabwe where people load money on wheelbarrows to buy a loaf of bread.

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