# Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, says the intimidation of migrants, looting of businesses and destruction of property are reprehensible acts of vigilantism. This comes as anti-immigrant protests in the country have triggered diplomatic tensions, with several countries repatriating their citizens from South Africa. He addressed the 19th Conference of the Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth, Africa Region in Johannesburg yesterday. Lamola emphasised that intimidation of migrants risks tearing apart the country’s relationship with the continent and the world:
Minister Lamola says there is no excuse for violence against foreign nationals in South Africa [SOUND]
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