At least five people were killed and 189 arrested during xenophobic attacks and looting in Johannesburg, Pretoria and elsewhere. Reports suggest 3 Ghanaians have been injured.
Much of the violence targeted migrants from other African countries and foreign-owned businesses. The attacks prompted retaliatory looting in Nigeria, with South African-owned brands being targeted in looting at stores.
Other matters surrounding the death of the policeman who was shot in Budurum will also be discussed.
Below are the top issues host Samson Anyenini and his panel will discuss today:
Xenophobic Attacks: Five killed in attacks on foreigners in South Africa
Xenophobic Attacks: Three Ghanaians injured, five arrested in South Africa - Gov’t
Xenophobic Attacks: SA president condemns ‘anti-foreigner violence’; says nation is in mourning
Xenophobic Attacks: Nigeria recalls High C’ssioner to South Africa, shuns WEF
Xenophobic Attacks: Mtn shuts down facilities in Nigeria
Xenophobic Attacks: SA shuts embassy in Nigeria after reprisal attacks
Police Killings & Matters Arising: Interior Minister directs Acting IGP to immediately arm officers on traffic duty
Police Killings & Matters Arising: Police will wield guns; Interior Minister reiterates gov’t’s position on duty personnel
Police Killings & Matters Arising: Armed MTTD officers will assist in fighting violent crimes - Derry defends
Police Killings & Matters Arising: Drivers disagree with decision to arm personnel on duty
Police Killings & Matters Arising: Security analyst, 2 others disagree with arming MTTD officers on snap check
PDS Saga: Consultant ‘clears’ firm - But govt, MiDA reject report
PDS Saga: President, Gabby played no role in PDS - Philip Ayesu
Alleged Rent Rot @ GRA: GRA pays ghs1.2m to Acting Board Chair as rent
Alleged Rent Rot @ GRA: GRA reacts to alleged rent scandal; says it’s value for money
Alleged Rent Rot @ GRA: Investigate GRA board rot - Vitus to Gov’t
